Feb 4, 2014

Veteran enjoyed singing in choir

James Raymond Renshaw, 90, of Eighty Four, died Monday, February 3, 2014, in Washington Hospital.

He was born March 31, 1923, in Monongahela, a son of Edgar and Helen Renshaw.

Mr. Renshaw was a graduate of Monongahela High School and served in the U. S. Marine Corps. He first worked as a motorman in Washington and then as a poultry farmer.

Mr. Renshaw was a member of Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir.

His first wife, Irene B. Azzo Renshaw, died in August 2000.

In 2001, he married Vivian Knight, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Robin Renshaw Sams of Alexandria, La.; stepdaughter Linda Wood Barr (Jim) of West Alexander; stepson Richard Wood (Margie) of Washington; daughter-in-law Mary Renshaw of Madison, Ala.; grandchildren Dr. Cassandra Sams (Ian Willoughby), James Andrew Sams, Erika Renshaw Sams (Keith Turner) and Renee Renshaw Williams (Sean); and a great-grandson, Jack Bryan Williams.

Deceased are a son, Gary James Renshaw; a stepson, Larry Wood; sisters Louise, Yvonne and Rose; and a brother, Edgar Renshaw Jr.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Friday, February 7, in Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, with Pastor Gary Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Emmanuel Church Cemetery. Those attending the service should meet at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.