Former state senator Steve Reynolds died today after a long battle with lung cancer. The 87-year-old was admitted into a hospice last week after his condition began deteriorating rapidly. The Commerce native was first elected to the Senate in 1968, and he served 14 years. After leaving the Senate, Reynolds served for two decades in the state Transportation Board, many of them as chairman.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Former lawmaker and Transportation chair dies
A former state senator and Transportation Board chairman has died--Steve Reynolds passed away Monday after a long battle with lung cancer, he was 87 years old. Reynolds was a native of Commerce and a World War II veteran. He held several posts locally in Commerce before beginning a 14-year run in the Senate in 1968. He also served for two decades on the state Transportation Board--many of those years as chairman. A major Gwinnett County road is named for Reynolds. Funeral services will be held Thursday.
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