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Louis Ray Renshaw
Louis Ray Renshaw, age 77, of Carmi, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center. He was born August 5, 1933, in Carmi, the son of H.W. “Ted” and Leota C. (Caplinger) Renshaw, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his wife Bea. Ray graduated from Carmi Township High School, attended Southern Illinois University, and served in the US Navy four years. He worked at General Dynamics in California on one of the first spacecrafts. Upon returning to Carmi, Ray joined hi Dad in the Massey Ferguson Implement Company. Ray was a member of the First Christian Church, a member of the American Legion for 50 years, where he also served as Post Commander, and served on the VFW Military Funeral Detail.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Melissa, a daughter, Robin, and three grandchildren, all of California; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marilyn Clark of Indian Shores, FL, and Ann and Joe Brumett of Orange, VA; and six nieces and nephews.
A committal service will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 11:00 am, at Kuykendall Cemetery in Carmi. Military burial rites will be performed by the American Legion and VFW posts of Carmi. A memorial service, A Celebration of Life, will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Ray's name to the Wabash Christian Retirement Center. The family also wants to extend their sincere thanks to Wabash Christian Retirement Center for the loving and compassionate care they gave to Ray. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.
From Bob Neeley
E mail address bobster323@msn.com
Condolence message Ann and Marilyn. So sorry to read about Ray's death. Its been many years since I've seen him but I want you to know that I regarded him very highly and enjoyed the years growing up with him. Deepest sympathys to you and Ray's family.
Bob
From Ennis Heathcock
E mail address eheathcock@sbcglobal.net
Condolence message Very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I have great memories of being a highschool classmate and on athletics teams Ray and I played on. There never was a better teammate in athletics or life itself than Ray. He will be greatly missed by anyone who was fortunate to know him.
From C. Wilson
E mail address wilsoncecelia12@yahoo.com
Condolence message I want the Renshaw Family to know, they have my deepest sympathy. At times like these, drawing close to God in prayer is what will "sustain you." (Psalm 55:22) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
C. Wilson
