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James Renshaw Obituary
James L. "Pappy" Renshaw Jr., age 59 of Louisville, loving husband, son, father, and grandfather, passed away Saturday August 30, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following a sudden illness. Jim was born November 27, 1948 in New Martinsville, WV. He was a graduate of Louisville High School Class of 1966. Jim worked for the City of Louisville Street Department and Horger Plumbing before joining J & L Steel where he later retired from in 2002 following 34 years of service. He attended St. Louis and St. Paul's Catholic Church. He was a member of USWA Local #1046 and a former union recording secretary. In recent years, he worked part-time as a lawn care worker. Jim was a member of AARP, Louisville F.O.E. Aerie #2374 and a life time member of the North American Fishing Club. He was an avid Indians fan and supported the Ohio State Buckeyes, Mark Martin and NASCAR. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf, but more than anything he loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his parents, Jim and Iva Lou Renshaw Sr.; his wife, Gloria (Mehalko) Renshaw; daughter and fiancée, Mary Beth Renshaw and J.R. Blair; two grandchildren, Taylor and Austin; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Cindy and Ron; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe and Linda; nieces and nephews, Samantha and Chad, Chase, Ali, Courtney, Macey, Trevor, Joe and wife, Liz; godmother, Gerry Wilder and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Leonard and Edna Mobberly and George and Della Renshaw; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Letty and Joe Mehalko; niece, Tabitha Mehalko; godfather, Bill Wilder; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services for James will be conducted Thursday at 12 p.m. in the Paquelet- Falk Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Michael Seifert officiating. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. James's family will receive friends Thursday two hours prior to services at the funeral home.
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Mike, Jodi, and Katie Karahuta
September 4, 2008
Jim and Iva Lou
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. If there is anything that we can do please call. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary` Thomas
September 4, 2008
Gloria & Family,
We will all miss "our good friend Jim". If you need anything or we can do anything, please call.
Mary, Jim, John, Mike, Misty and Girls
Tami Raper
September 3, 2008
Gloria & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts & prayers are with ya'll. My momma called & told me about Jim. I know it has been a long time since I had seen ya'll. Wish I could be there for ya'll.
Love,
Tami
(Sue Klingaman's youngest daughter)
Ginger Bracken
September 3, 2008
Gloria........It's been many years, but somehow memories last. I'm so very sorry that you have lost Jim.
May GOD give you strength and blessings at this time of deep sorrow.
Ginger
Linda Mehalko
September 3, 2008
Gloria, Marybeth and children,
Jim was the best brother-in-law anyone could ever have. You are all in our prayers.
We love all of you. Joe and Linda
Kelli Ohman
September 3, 2008
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. He will be forever in our memory and in our hearts. God Bless.
Craig, Paula, Kristina, and Kelli Ohman
Shriley Swartzentruber Allen
September 3, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim always could put a smile on my face. I have wonderful memories of fun times we had back in the "olden days". He will be missed.
Eddie and Lisa Machek
September 2, 2008
Gloria and family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers.
Tess + Ken Stidd
September 1, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Loye and Linda Bolgiano
September 1, 2008
Gloria and family,
Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Jim was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.
September 1, 2008
Gloria, MaryBeth, Austin and Taylor. We will always be here for you we love you all so very much. Jim was the best.
Scott and Angela Stertzbach
Ron & Sandy Schmucker
September 1, 2008
Gloria, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a wonderful man. His laugh and sense of humor will be missed.
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