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James Rennison Obituary
James Rennison, age 69, of Washington Court House passed away on May 14, 2016. He was born October 21, 1946 to the late Coverdale and Jean McFadden Rennison in Chicago, IL.
He served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam. Retired from the SugarCreek Packing Company. James loved to read and keep up on politics and current events. He was a well travelled man. Survived by son, Jeff Rennison of Sapulpa, OK; siblings, Anne Ng of Cupertino, CA and Tom Rennison of WA; many relatives and good friends.
Friends may call at the OR WOODYARD CO SOUTH CHAPEL, 1346 South High St, Wednesday, May 18 from 6 to 8 PM. Interment and committal with honors will take place Thursday at Dayton National Cemetery.
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May 31, 2016
So long old Pard. Thanks for the memories. Rest well in Valhalla. Peace be with you.
Melissa Woodrow
May 18, 2016
I fondly remember a letter that I received from Mr. Rennison dated 17 May 2012, around four years to the day. He was in Slovakia taking in the sights when he noticed a Slovak calendar hanging on the wall. He wrote that it listed this day as Sveta Gizela Day (Ste. Gizelle). It's also Nanebovstupenie Pana. He asked the receptionist what that meant in English and after careful thought, was told it meant "Goink up to Heaven Day". It was 40 days since Easter. In his letter to me, he then wished me Happy Ascension Day. So, at this time, I'd like to wish my friend James Happy Ascension Day. He will never be forgotten.
Katilyn Taylor
May 18, 2016
James was a very intelligent and strong minded individual. I didn't know him long, but in the amount of time I did know him, he had an impact on me. I would love driving through town trying to locate the backpack man (known as James). When he would stop by my office he would always come in with a smile on his face and a story to tell. I enjoyed his stories very much and always wished I had the time and motivation to do so many things like he had done. We shared an interest in the many different cultures of the world and that was another reason I adored Mr. Rennison. I also adored how the very first time I spoke with him, we introduced ourselves and began a conversation that lasted what seemed a lifetime (which was only an Hour) and it is a conversation I will never forget. He was full of information and was quick to tell you when you were wrong(another part of him I liked) I will miss him very much.
Tom
May 18, 2016
One of the most considerate,patient,good natured guys I've ever had the honour of meeting. He was a unique personality,who had an immense encyclopedic knowledge on a lot of topics. Our meeting was brief,yet highly memorable.
Gayle Fry
May 16, 2016
James was an amazing man and one of the most intelligent well rounded human beings. I will miss him dearly.
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