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Obituary : Lonnie C. Renfroe Sr. Print E-mail
LONNIE C. RENFROE SR. FEB 14, 1912 - MAY 5, 2009 Lonnie passed away on Tuesday at the Dale Commons in Modesto, he was 97 years old. He was born in Green Forest, Arkansas on February 14 in 1912. He was a poultry & egg rancher for over 40 years, and was a member of the Escalon United Methodist Church for 60 years. Lonnie and his wife Corabeth were great travelers, going around the world at least four times, as well as the USA many times. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 71 years, Corabeth, his son Lonnie C. Renfroe Jr. & daughter in law Dee Renfroe of Modesto, his grandchildren Julie Renfroe of Modesto and Lonnie Renfroe III also of Modesto and he is also survived by 2 great grandchildren. His services will be on Friday May 8 at Deegan Funeral Chapel at 1441 San Joaquin Street in Escalon. His visitation will be from 9-10 am with his Memorial service starting at 10 am. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to Community Hospice at 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto CA 95356.