Robert "Bob" Render

Robert "Bob" Render WEST COLUMBIA - Bob Render, 75, of West Columbia, SC, passed away May 10, 2017. He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late William and Dorothy Render. Bob graduated from the old Columbia High School in 1959. He later attended and graduated from USC in 1964. After retiring from IBM, Bob volunteered his time at Congaree National Park, Family Shelter and the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He was a proud Eagle Scout. He enjoyed spending time at Lake Murray with his family and friends, and he will be missed by the many lives he touched. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Angela; his daughters, Kelly (Joey) Hammond of Mt. Pleasant, and Elizabeth Render of Columbia; son, John Render of Atlanta; and two grandchildren, Elana and Reece Hammond. He also leaves behind his brother, Ronald (Lynn) Render of California; sister, Patricia Crosby of Columbia; and sister-in-law, Hilda Render of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard. The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park on Friday, May 12, 2017, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park chapel on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to: Family Shelter, 2411 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29204 or www.familysheltersc.org or the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1931 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.