Isaac "Ike" Reynolds

It is with great sadness that the family of Isaac (Ike) Reynolds of Dublin, Ohio announces his passing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 82. Ike will be remembered lovingly by his daughters, Melissa (Dan) Prond and Melinda (Norm) Pauley; son, Patrick Reynolds; grand-children, Bergin (Dom) Mace, Shelby (Matt) Deehr, Nicholas Pauley, and Emerson Prond; great grand-children, Caleb Daft, Brandy Deehr, and August Deehr; sisters, Mary Saam and Dana Curtis; and many extended family members and friends. Ike was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Faye Reynolds; parents, Isaac and Bertha Reynolds; sister, Jean Shields and brother, Lee Reynolds; brothers-in-law, Tom Curtis, Henry Saam and Dick Shields. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 1, 1941, Ike graduated from Trinity High School in Louisville in 1959 and attended Bellarmine University. He relocated to Columbus with American Airlines in 1968, where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, while raising a family and working full time. During his 10+ year career at American Airlines, Ike fell in love with travel and was promoted to Vice-President of Sales for the Ohio Valley region. He became closely connected to a mentor, Edie Spriggs, who recruited him to lead group sales for Arlington Travel (which later became Travel Associates). During his tenure at Arlington Travel, Ike worked closely with The Ohio State University Athletic/Band Departments for bowl games; supported The National Wholesale Beer Association, Celina Life Insurance, and American Pharmacist Association; and was recognized as an industry leader by Successful Meetings Magazine for his efforts with these organizations. In January of 1994, Ike founded Northwest Travel Market with his wife, Faye, and launched one of the first travel agent schools – AMES Travel School - with colleague Carl Byrant. AMES launched the travel careers of hundreds of travel professionals. Ike remained with Northwest Travel Market until this successful business was purchased by Peoples Travel in 1998, and then by Nationwide Insurance in 2001. Ike and Faye took a leap with their loyal client base and their extensive group athletic travel experience to open Reynolds Travel in January of 2002, where Ike remained active in the family business until his illness. Reynolds Travel was recognized as “Best of Columbus” in both 2015 and 2016. Reynolds Travel is a thriving and successful agency today due to the tireless contributions of Ike and Faye, their successor son, Patrick Reynolds, and his dedicated team. Ike was a proud member of the Institute of Certified Travel Agents, the International Society of Meeting Planners, and the America Society of Travel Advisors where he served as Chapter President for Mid-America in 2018. He was also an active member of The Ohio State Alumni Association and in 1984, was named an honorary Kentucky Colonel by Governor Martha Layne Collins. Ike would tell his family and friends that he never considered his work to be a job; it was his passion. He loved traveling, seeing the world, researching history, and helping people achieve their travel dreams. Until the day of his passing, he was considering creative ways to offer new and unique travel experiences to more people. Outside of his family, sharing his love for travel with others was his reason for being. Beyond his love for family, travel and friends, Ike was avid reader and Buckeye football and F1 racing fan. His friends frequently became customers, and his customers almost always became friends. He genuinely loved people, and never knew a stranger. His life was an inspiration to all who knew him well and he will be dearly missed. Friends may call on Tuesday October 29, from 3:00-6:00pm at Rutherford Funeral Home, located 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00am at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Chapel, located at 9571 North High St., Lewis Center, OH 43055. Flowers are welcomed or family and friends are invited to make a contribution in Ike’s honor to the charity of their choice.

Isaac "Ike" Reynolds

November 1, 1941 - October 23, 2024