The Rev. Roy Winston Reynolds died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 81 (1944–2026).

Roy is survived by his wife Jean Lamer; his daughter Tonya Ricks (David); his grandson Braden Ricks; and his great-grandchildren Beckett, Bonnie, and Brysse Ricks. He is also survived by his sister Anne Buckner, his brother Joseph Reynolds, his niece and caregiver Tiffany Buckner Sholar, his nieces Kaithlyn Paschall and Makayla Sachse, and their mother Dianna Pettit, along with many treasured grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial service celebrating Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Morehead, 227 E Main St, Morehead KY 40351.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness and community service in Roy’s memory, honoring his lifelong dedication to compassion, music, and unity. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com