Bernard Reginald “Reg” Hyman was born January 25, 1925 in Oak City, NC, the eldest of four children of Clifton and Josephine Moore Hyman. His family was by his side when he passed away at Spring Arbor of Greensboro on September 11, 2021 at age 96. His life will be celebrated at 1 PM, Friday, September 17 at Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Chapel followed by entombment with military honors at Westminster Gardens.
Reg graduated from Rocky Mount High School and earned an associate’s degree in business from Edgecombe County Community College. He was a decorated Army corporal earning three bronze stars and a victory medal during his time in the Western Pacific Theater in WWII. Reg was a committed and supportive husband to Mary Robbins Hyman whom he married in 1947. She preceded him in death in 2017 and their marriage of devotion remains an inspiration to their family. His business acumen served him well during his successful career with Life of Georgia Insurance where he began as an agent and retired after 35 years as area manager. Reg was a man of great faith. He and Mary worshipped at First Christian Church of Greensboro since 1957 where he served as Sunday school leader for several years.
Reg was everyone’s go to guy if something needed repaired and the king of the “honey do list” doer. He enjoyed building houses and remodels, furniture, toys and even an airplane. He was a private pilot, founding member of Air Harbor Airport in Greensboro and member of the Civil Air Patrol. Numerous times, he assisted with search and rescue efforts. Hunting and fishing were two of his favorite past times as he truly enjoyed the peacefulness and solitude of nature.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Kathryn H. Lee of Siler City and April H. Moran (Hassel) of Stokesdale; grandchildren, Kimberly L. Brittenham (Greg) of Ramseur, Dennis C. Lee (Amanda) of Siler City, Mallory M. Osteen (Thomas) of Columbia, SC and Sarah Jones (Patrick) of Charlotte; great grandchildren, Henlee K. Brittenham and Owen P. Osteen; and sister, Angeline H. Rollins (Ferrell) of Tarboro. In addition to his parents and wife, siblings and their spouses, Penelope and John McDermont and Carlton and Virginia Hyman preceded him in death.
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