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Reynolds was born Oct. 28, 1927 in New York City. Raised in New York City and Washington, Conn., he attended the Buckley School in New York City and Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H.
In 1945, he interrupted his studies at Princeton University and enlisted with an Army intelligence unit in Germany. He graduated from Princeton in 1949 and then studied creative writing at Columbia University.
In 1953, Reynolds married Sally Lehman of Kansas City, Mo., where they both worked at a radio station. He then studied law at Columbia University and was admitted to the New York and Connecticut Bar Associations.
Reynolds and his wife moved to Rowayton in 1958 and raised their daughter, Jane, and son, David.
After law school, he worked for Reynolds Richards in New York, a law firm owned by his father. He subsequently joined Gilbert, Segal, and Young in Manhattan, where he became a senior partner. He returned to Reynolds Richards as house counsel at the end of his career.
Reynolds was a member of the United Church of Rowayton for 50 years and was a member of the social action committee that led to the formation of Hill Top Homes senior housing.
He was a founding member and former board member, vice president and legal counsel of the Rowayton Arts Center. He was a member of Roton Point Beach Club in Rowayton, Steep Rock Association in Washington, Charter Club at Princeton and the Princeton Club in New York.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing poker and the arts. He also wrote several short stories and plays throughout his life.
Reynolds is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jane Reynolds (Jan) Todorski, of Washington; a son, David (Melinda) Reynolds Jr., of Newtown, Conn.; and four grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the United Church of Rowayton, officiated by the Rev. John Livingston. Edward Lawrence Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rowayton Arts Center.
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