John R. Renfro

John R. Renfro obituary

John R. Renfro

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Feb

16

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

1640 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS 67212

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John Renfro Obituary

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John R. Renfro, 69, treasured husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, died Monday, February 9, 2026.

John found joy in many things in life be it music, art or family. Above all else, John was a man of profound devotion. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Becci, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Their nearly five decade partnership was a testament to enduring love, friendship, and the beautiful life they built together.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Ramsey, Jr. and Mary Eugenia "Jeanne" Renfro; and wife, Rebecca A. Renfro; He is survived by his two sons, Sean R. (Chelsey) Renfro, Brian (Kaysey Richardson, Fiancée) Renfro; grandchildren, Bryce, Kellan, Kohen; sisters, Leslie (Stan) Logsdon, Ann (Curt) Dorn; brothers, Joe (Francie) Renfro, and Tom Renfro.

Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am, Monday, February 16, 2026, at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Victory In The Valley, 3755 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67218 and American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel

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Upcoming Events

Feb

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

1640 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS 67212

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