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Car Wash Industry Loses Carolina Pride Carwash, Inc.'s Billy Lee Reynolds

Written by Admin | Dec 4, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Billy Reynolds passed away peacefully at the Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, N.C. after a 12 year battle with cancer and heart disease.

He was born in Hollywood Virginia and moved to Person County when he was a young boy. He grew up in Roxboro and remained there his entire life. He was a very hard worker with an entrepreneurial spirit. Billy began his first business as Reynolds Refrigeration Service. He also developed and started many other businesses including Carolina Pride Carwash, Inc. His car wash business has existed for over 53 years and is still operated by his Son Dale Reynolds.

Billy greatly loved his family and friends. He loved many close friends and enjoyed telling stories and jokes. He encouraged people to push themselves to do their best and to pursue their dreams. He never met a stranger and enjoyed meeting people wherever he went. Many people experienced his generosity and big heart. He will be greatly missed.

Billy is survived by the love of his life and Wife for 63 years Kay Lee Perkins Reynolds, Daughter Sherry Reynolds, Son Dale Reynolds and wife Lorraine. Grandsons Harrison Tyler Reynolds, Lee Thomas Reynolds.

A service to praise God and celebrate Billy’s life will be held at Roxboro Baptist Church, Friday December 6th at 2:00PM. Visitation will be from 12:30PM to 2:00PM.

Memorial donations to the charity of one’s choice or to My Life Matters (mylifematters.club) and/or Patrick Henry Family Services (patrickhenry.org)