Benjamin Marshall Reynolds

B. Marshall Reynolds, Jr.

Benjamin Marshall Reynolds, Jr., a lifetime resident of Milton, passed away Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 93 years old and a man that was a devoted husband, father, and friend.

Marshall was born and raised in Milton, Delaware on August 5, 1932. Marshall was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth A. Reynolds, his parents, B. Marshall Reynolds, Sr., and Ethel A. Reynolds and two of his children; stepsons Raymond Heisler and James Heisler. Marshall is survived by his sister, Estella Jester, and his children, Ben and Diane Reynolds, Michael and Jackie Reynolds, Debbie Jones, Marsha and John Wolstenholme and Ruthie Scott. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Jason Heisler, Jody Heisler, Tammy Beenick, Sheldon Scott, Michael Reynolds, Jr., Nathan Reynolds, Heather Hitchens, Jerry Jones, Benjamin Reynolds IV, Sierra Yerger, Eddie and Amanda Wolstenholme, as well as 20 great grandchildren.

Marshall dedicated his life to his family, work and two organizations. Marshall worked many different jobs throughout his life. From delivering milk, selling insurance, working at King Cole. Even when he retired, he did not retire. He went on to work for his son and install cable tv systems. But two of Marshall's passions were the Milton Lions Club and the Milton Odd Fellows where he dedicated a good part of his life. He just celebrated 66 years as an Odd Fellow and one of his dreams was to see the Milton Odd Fellows lodge grow with people and to see a lodge building built out near the cemetery and to make that building welcoming to all. He wanted to give back to the community he loved. But one of the best things Marshall was known for was his passion for the Town of Milton, some people have even nicknamed him “Mr. Milton” and he showed this by the way he took care of the Milton Odd Fellows Cemetery. He took care of the cemetery for over 25 years and never asked for or complained about anything. He always had a smile and a conversation. If you ever met Marshall, you all knew he was famous for starting up conversations with complete strangers and asking them, “Where do you live?”. Another passion of Marshall’s was running the Rest stop in Milton for the MS Bikes to the Bay. It started over 30 years ago at Miss Polly’s and is still going strong to this day. You could always count on Marshall to hand you a free scrapple sandwich, a cup of Gatorade and a conversation.

Marshall was loved by all he met and will truly be missed.

A viewing for Marshall will be held Friday, May 15th, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm at the Short’s Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE and the funeral will be held Saturday, May 16th, 2026 starting at 12:00 pm at Short’s Funeral Services and then interment at the Milton Odd Fellows Cemetery on Union Street in Milton. A celebration of life ceremony for family and immediate friends will be held at the Milton Fire Hall, Milton, DE, immediately after. Flowers are accepted; however, Marshall and his family are asking that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Milton Odd Fellows Building Fund, c/o Michael Reynolds, 166 Lakeside Drive, Laurel, DE 19956, so that Marshall’s dream can come true.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Services in Milton, Delaware and online condolences may be shared at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com