Charles W. Reynolds, the long-time Wood County boy’s basketball coach who found success at the former
Milton and Westwood high schools in the 1950s and ’60s before building what would become a family
tradition at Elmwood, where, in the spring of 1976, he guided the Royals to a berth in the state’s Sweet
Sixteen- a feat his son would duplicate as coach of the school nearly three decades later – passed away
Tuesday in Bowling Green with his family by his side. He was 95.
Charlie was born May 13, 1924 at home in Wayne, Ohio to the late John and Carrie (Dauterman) Reynolds. He
married Marcie (Griner) and she survives in Wayne.
Charlie served his country proudly in the United States Army in France from 1944-1946.
He obtained his master’s degree from BGSU in 1967 and went on to teach for 32 years. He began his
teaching career at Milton High School in 1950 and went on to teach at Westwood High School. He taught at
Bowling Green City Schools from 1966-1967 and finished his career at Elmwood Schools. Charlie served as
athletic director and coached basketball and baseball for both Bowling Green and Elmwood. He was a
farmer and worked for Sun Seed for 15 years.
Charlie attended Dayspring Church in Bowling Green and enjoyed shopping and going to dinner with his
wife, Marcie. He loved attending the Wood County Fair. His greatest joy in life came from the time he
spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved attending all of their events and was
extremely proud of all of their accomplishments.
Along with his wife Marcie, Charlie is survived by his children Vicky (Russ) Griggs of Swanton, Ohio,
Linda (Dave) Gross of Cygnet, Ohio and Doug (Debbie) Reynolds of Portage, Ohio; stepchildren Robert Long
of Wayne, Ohio and Melissa (Nathan) Phillips of Deshler, Ohio. He is also survived by his grandchildren
Michelle (Naf) Visser, Jennifer (Matt) Reynolds, Christopher Gross, Brittany Gross, Diondra (Dave)
Steckel, Danielle Reynolds, Dustin Reynolds, Ashleigh (Nick) Hotz, Brook (Alex) Jones and Lexi Phillips;
9 great-grandchildren and first wife and mother of his children Mary Reynolds.
He was preceded in death by his brothers James Reynolds, Raymond Reynolds and Lawrence Reynolds.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home, located in the
Historical District of Bowling Green at 408 W. Wooster St.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Dayspring Church, 17360 N.
Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Pastor Charlie Winter will officiate.
Interment will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery in Portage, Ohio where full Military Honors will be rendered
by the Wood County Honor Detail.
Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Dayspring Church, Bridge Hospice or the Elmwood
Basketball Program.
To share an online condolence or fond memory with the Reynolds family please visit
www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
