John Renfroe

Reverend John D. Renfroe

The Rev. John D. Renfroe, 83, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 in Pensacola, FL.

Mr. Renfroe was a native of Century, FL, and a resident of Atmore, AL since 1990. He was a licensed funeral director since 1981, he formerly worked for Foley Funeral Home, Atmore Memorial Chapel, and Jay Funeral Home, and presently for Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. He was a retired Methodist Minister for Alabama and West Florida Conference for 31 years, and was a member of the Atmore First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his Parents, Warnie and Maggie Renfroe, a Grandson, Rodney Renfroe, four Brothers and a Sister.

Survivors include: his Wife of 65 years, Lavada Renfroe of Atmore, AL; three Sons, the Rev. Larry W. and Connie Renfroe of Atmore, AL, Ronnie and Linda Renfroe of Leroy, AL, and John Renfroe of Columbus, MS; a Brother, LaGrant and Eloise Renfroe of Live Oak, FL; 9 Grandchildren; and 9 Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Atmore, AL with the Rev. Jim Reese, and the Rev. Larry Renfroe, officiating.

Burial will follow at Byrneville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2011 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Dalton Renfroe, Kenneth Renfroe, Richard Renfroe, Robert Renfroe, Ray Smith, Jake Jernigan, John Glass, Jr. and Hubert Levins.

Honorary pallbearers will be retired minsters and their wives and his Sunday School Chapman Class.



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