Rene Leonard Gautier III

Rene Leonard Gautier III obituary

Rene Leonard Gautier III

Rene Gautier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Care Cremation & Funeral Service - Eastland Drive on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Rene Leonard Gautier III, known to most as "Big Renny," passed away peacefully in his home in Wilmore, Kentucky on August 4, 2025. He was a loving son, husband, father, cherished friend, and gifted artist whose love and work brought beauty into the lives of so many.

Renny was known for his fierce compassionate spirit, sublime storytelling, and unwavering authenticity. He never sought recognition but earned immeasurable respect and admiration for his passionate dedication to truth, beauty, and human connection.

A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on Friday, September 26, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at High Bridge Park in Wilmore, Kentucky. Friends and loved ones are invited to gather, share memories, and reflect on the impact Renny had on each of us.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local Kentucky arts organization or a charity of your choice, continuing Big Renny's lifelong commitment to creativity and kindness. He will be deeply missed, but his light will live on through his loved ones, in the countless lives he touched, and every piece of glass he beautifully shaped.

Care Cremation & Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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