Gary Reynolds passed away at home on Saturday, November 7^th 2026.

He was born in Stamford, NY, September 19^th, 1947, son of Harold Porn and Ruth Van Hoesen Porn.

He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Reynolds and children, stepsons, grandchildren, one brother, nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters’ in-law.

Gary served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1971 on the USS Monrovia in the Atlantic Fleet.

Gary retired from the New York State Department of Transportation in 2010.

He and Karen relocated to North Carolina in 2015. He loved North Carolina, and going to the beach and listening to the ocean.

Gary was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ocean Isle Beach. There he served on the Church Council, the Property Committee, and with Lutheran Men in Mission. Gary’s faith was very important to him with a very strong belief in the Holy Trinity, and that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord, would cleanse him of his sins.

Gary previously served with different volunteer fire departments in New York holding various positions.

He also was a member and previous Exalted Ruler at the Calabash Elks Lodge.

He was a member of the Nocha White Calabash American Legion, where he previously served as an officer and a chaplain.

Gary loved to travel and adventure when his mobility did not hinder it.

Gary loved to tell a story, and this day is sure to be telling one to those he has joined inside the pearly gates of heaven.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.