David Bruce Reynolds

David Bruce Reynolds, 76, lost his courageous battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Bruce earned a Bachelors Degree in Sociology in 1975 from U of L and his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville in 1980. Prior to attending U of L, Bruce worked for the L & N Railroad in Louisville, KY.

Bruce practiced law in various positions and practices during his professional career. These positions included; Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Anderson, Spencer and Shelby Counties. The Kentucky Attorney Generals Office in Frankfort, Assistant Nelson County Attorney, partner at Seay and Reynolds, as well as solo practice at Reynolds Law Office. Bruce would say that the highlight of his career was serving as law clerk for Kentucky Supreme Court Justice, Marvin J Sternberg, for whom he always held in high regard. 

Bruce always felt service to community was important. One of his mottos his family heard many times, "Always Leave a Place Better Than You Found It". To that end, Bruce was involved in many various community and non profit organizations. Bruce had the ability to serve in leadership roles, such as President of The Bardstown Rotary club or he contributed by serving as a member on numerous community boards and non profit organizations. Bruce would say he is most proud to have been a member of the Nelson County Library Board during the construction and transformation from the old Flaget Hospital to the Nelson County Library as we know it today. 

If you knew Bruce, you knew how he felt about most subject matters. He was never one to hold back sharing his opinion on most topics. Two of his favorite topics to argue; Religion and Politics. He would challenge anyone, just to prove his point. Bruce attended Middletown Christian Church where he was a gracious member of The Challengers Group. No doubt it was the name of the group that drew him in, at the same time making friendships from MCC that he carried with him til the end. Other interests shared with friends and family through the years-trains, music, architecture and art. As a snowbird in Bradenton, Florida, he enjoyed riding his "coral" Townie Bike with the Friday Bike Club, playing shuffleboard and scouting out seafood restaurants- that man loved to eat! 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Beulah Reynolds; his late wife, Sharon Patricia Reynolds, with whom he had 3 children, passed away in 1988.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Ellen Jolene Reynolds, who he married in 1992. Bruce is also survived by his children; David Nowell (Kristen) Reynolds, Louisville,  Sarah Reynolds (Jose' Araneda), Whitney Reynolds (Shawn Rice), both of Lexington, John Colin Gritton (Beth Jones), Louisville; Grandchildren, Ellery and Ethan Reynolds, Foster Gritton and his furry companion, Theo. Bruce is also survived by his sisters in law; Judy Strange, Betty Seay (Jack), Patsy Schroeder (Rick) and brother in law, Eddie Thomas and several nieces, nephews and family members. 

The family gives thanks to the Norton Brownsboro Cancer Center for the excellent care given to Bruce the past 16 months; Dr. Sun, Dr. Spalding, Dr. Sinicrope, Lexie, Drew, Kellie, Claire, Brenda, and Dan. You became our family during this journey. To the Glioblastoma Support Group- You are Warriors! Keep Fighting the Fight!

A memorial visitation will be held 3 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home, Bardstown, KY. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Bourbon City Bark Park, Therese Johnson, P.O. Box 283, Bardstown, KY 40004.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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