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James R. Rennard

1941 - 2017

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Donohue Funeral Home - Downingtown

43 W. Lancaster Ave

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

James Rennard Obituary

James R. Rennard, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on November 28, 2017. Born in Phoenixville in 1941, he was the son of the late Schuyler Arthur, Sr. and Dorothy Louise (nee Pyle) Rennard. He is predeceased by his brother, Bud Rennard; also survived by his close friends, Skip and Carole Mewhort. James was a faithful servant of the Lord as a very active member of East Brandywine Baptist Church. He also volunteered as a driver for the Coatesville VA Hospital for 15 years. James was a sober member of AA since 1994. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 2:30 PM, at East Brandywine Baptist Church, 999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335 followed by his Funeral Service at 3:00 PM. Interment 12:00 PM Monday, December 4, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Exton, PA 19341. All are invited to share a meal in the church gymnasium for fellowship immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the East Brandywine Baptist Church at the address listed above. Arr. By The Donohue Funeral Home, 43 West Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335, 610-269-3080. Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

Published by Daily Local News from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2017.
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Dec

2

Visitation

2:30 p.m.

East Brandywine Baptist Church

999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335

Dec

2

Service

3:00 p.m.

East Brandywine Baptist Church

999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335

Dec

4

Interment

12:00 p.m.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery

101 Worthington Road, Exton, PA 19335

Funeral services provided by:

Donohue Funeral Home - Downingtown

43 W. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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