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George Renard Obituary
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 28, 1921, he was the eldest son of George James and Catherine Snitel Renard. He came to South Carolina during World War II when he was sent to the Columbia Army Airbase with an Ordinance Company that was attached to the 310th Bomb Group, 379th Squadron, which was assigned to support Doolittle's Raiders. After 49 missions as a navigator and bombardier in the European Theater (Africa, Sicily, and Italy) from June 1943 â€' March 1944, he returned to Columbia to train gunners on the A-26's, which were to be sent to the South Pacific.
George met his loving wife on May 28, 1944, and they were married at the Columbia Army Airbase Chapel on September 12, 1944. They opened the Toastee Shoppee on Main Street in Lexington in September 1945 after he was discharged from the Army.
He went to work October 2, 1950, for the South Carolina National Guard, 3649th Ordinance Company. He retired after 32 years in the military.
George was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, where he was an usher for many years, a volunteer fireman with the Town of Lexington with 30 years of service, a Charter Member of the Lexington Junior Chamber of Commerce, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a life member of the 57th Bomb Wing Association, and a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus.
He was able to fix anything from cars to air conditioners to plumbing and collected all sorts of junk because "he might be able to use it later". A family man who placed his wife and children above everything, he enjoyed fixing things, watching television, and reading in his retirement.
He is survived by his wife; his children, Catherine Renard Saleeby and her husband, L. Ronald Saleeby, George Edward Renard, II and his wife, Nanette M. Renard, and his grandchildren, Angela Catherine Saleeby Waters and her husband, H. Dewayne Waters, George Edward Renard, III, Emily Nicole Renard, and Ronald George Saleeby. George was predeceased by his brother, Joseph James Renard.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church Endowmenr Fund or a charity of one's choice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Harmony Hospice for their care and concern. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for George Renard
June 3, 2011
Mr Renard was my first platoon sergeant in the National Guard. It was an honor to serve under him, and to know him. His dedication to country and family were beyond reproach. May God's richest blessings be upon you and your family.
Donald Lindler
June 2, 2011
George, Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was one heck of a character and I have pleasant thoughts from knowing him. May God continue to bless you and yours. Dave Renfroe and family.
Glenn T. Hollis, Sr.
June 2, 2011
It is with deepest sympathy that we join your family in mourning the death of George. He will always be in our memories and his family will be in our prayers. We are proud that he served his Country and his Community with us. Lexington Fire Department - Station 10 Lexington County Fire Service.
June 2, 2011
Thank you for supporting George in his service to country and state. We will miss his ribbing at the CSMS parties.
Respectfully,
CW4 Joseph D. Johnson
CSMS Foreman
Deborah Long
June 1, 2011
Ms. Olga, We are very sorry for your loss. Mr. George was like a third grandfather to our children. Emily and Allie loved his stories of adventure and he was very kind to all of us. With all our love. Debbie, Emily and Allie Long in Florence.
Karen White
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. God will be with you throughout and he will be there when you need him. Love, Karen L. White
June 1, 2011
My love and blessings go out to my sister, Olga (Gussie), my niece Cathy and my nephew, George,II,and to the rest of the family, all of whom were loved dearly by George. I was only 3years old when George met my sister and needless to say they were like my parents.
God blessed us all when George came into our lives!
Harmony Care Hospice
June 1, 2011
From all of the staff at Harmony Care Hospice, we are very sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Lois Buffington
June 1, 2011
Cathy, Sorry for the loss of your father. May God bless and give you and your family peace in the days to come.
Your neighbor.
Lois & Wes
June 1, 2011
I have very fond memories of spending time with the Renard family. My condolences to all of you.
Risa Addy Locklear
Paul Yarborough
June 1, 2011
Aunt Olga, Cathy & Ronald and George, We are so sorry to hear the news about Uncle George. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are thinking of you and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of love, Paul , Michelle, Anthony, Alexander and Aaron.
Perry and Allyson Jeffcoat
June 1, 2011
We are so sorry about the death of Mr. Renard. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty, and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Generation". We hope and pray that the family will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.
Calvin Richardson
June 1, 2011
My sympathy to Olga, Cathy and George in your loss - may George rest in peace
Olin Havird
June 1, 2011
Our deepest symphyto you and your family at this time. George will surely be missed. Many years in the SCARNG were most interesting to say the least. George was a great guy. In Him, Olin and Jenny Havird.
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
June 1, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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