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Mickey Renfro Obituary
RENFRO, 72
Publix Supermarkets
LAKELAND - Mr. Mickey LaRue Renfro, 72, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia.
Mickey was born June 13, 1938 in Avon Park FL, to Walta Cherry and Fred Renfro Sr. At age 21 he moved to Lakeland after serving in the US Army. He retired from Publix after 36 years. Mickey enjoyed fishing, traveling, and hunting. He now joins his former hunting buddies in Heaven. After his retirement, he purchased a mountain home in Franklin, NC, where he played golf almost daily up until his illness a few years ago. Mickey was a charter member of Crestview Baptist Church.
Mickey was preceded in death by his father Fred Renfro Sr., a daughter Dana Lynn and a grandson Timothy Long II. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Emmie Renfro, his mother Walta Cherry, both of Lakeland, his sons Eric of Lakeland and Lance and wife Tina of Auburndale, his daughter Amy Long and husband Tim of Lakeland; his 3 grandchildren that he adored, Madelyn and Holden Long and Wyatt Renfro.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 17 at 10:30 am at the Crestview Baptist Church with burial to follow in Serenity Gardens. Friends are invited to call at Gentry-Morrison, Northside, on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Donations to the Crestview Baptist Church Building Fund or The Fund at Palliative Care, c/o Lakeland Regional Medical Center would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mickey Renfro
Steve Lindsey
May 18, 2011
Lance, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was one of my supervisors at the warehouse and I remember that he would keep us laughing all day with his jokes. He is in a better place now so take care of yourself and your family.
Pam Dykes
May 17, 2011
Lance and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam, Tim, & Cady Dykes
May 16, 2011
We celebrate the great life you lived, and the eternal life you will now spend in heaven, taking comfort knowing that we'll see you again someday.
Love,
Katelyn, David, & Caleb Spangler
Billy & Sherri Judd
May 16, 2011
Dear Emmie, Lance, Eric and Amy
Please know that you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Mickey was such a wonderful person - devoted father and husband! He will be missed by many but his suffering has ended and please take peace with that. He held a special place in our hearts for being my dads hunting buddy and best friend!! We Love you Rainfrog**** You will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Donnie Mills
May 15, 2011
Refroe Family:
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you at this time of loss, Mickey was a very fine neighbor and I'm sure will be missed by many, May GOD Bless you folks in a mighty way, My Prayer is for comfort, which only our Heavenly Father can provide, We can take much comfort in knowing that Mickey is in Heaven, and I know you look forward to seeing him in Glory one day.
Lawrence & Rachel Brown
May 15, 2011
Dear Emmie, Eric, Lance and Amy:
God bless all your family as you walk through these days of grief together. We pray that the many wonderful and sweet memories together will help sustain you in the days ahead. You had a wonderful role model as a father which I'm sure is such a comfort to each of you. Emmie, God bless you as you were the perfect example to your children of a Godly marriage and a caring and devoted wife. He is with the Lord and no more suffering..Praise God!
Kelly Reed Wing
May 15, 2011
Renfro Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
We send you thoughts and prayers of comfort.
Kelly Reed Wing and family
J.B. & GINGER BROWN
May 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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