David M. Renfro

David married Lucinda Gordon about 1866 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Lucinda (daughter of Mahala (Gordon)) was born about 1846 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, February 21, 1946
M. C. RENFRO
M. C. Renfro, age 76, died at his home on the old Johnson City highway, Wednesday afternoon at six o'clock. Death was sudden. Mr. Renfro was a merchant. He had been located in Carter county for the past nineteen years, was a member of the Watauga Point Methodist Church. Mrs. Renfro preceded him in death three years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Parnell, Spruce Pine, N. C., Mrs. Cora McCurry, Johnson City, route 5, five sons, David of Johnson City, Homer of Elizabethton, R. H. of Erwin, John, of Spartanburg, S. C., Luther, Green Mt., N. C.; two brothers, Dock Renfro, and John Renfro of North Carolina, twenty grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Centenary Methodist church at Erwin, Friday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. I. G. Crowder officiating, assisted by Rev. Jay B. Osborne. Burial will be made in the Evergreen Cemetery at Erwin. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
Active pallbearers, Herman Banner, Howard Renfro, Glenn Renfro, Robert Renfro, Charles E. Peterson, Pvt. Harvey Davis, Edd Clarke.
The body will be returned to the home at seven o'clock this evening.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

Mack married Nancy Abigail Peterson about 1889 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Nancy was born about 1870 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 31 Jan 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doctor married Lillie Beam about 1897 in North Carolina, , , . Lillie was born on 10 Jan 1879 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 13 Jan 1933 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Tipton Griffith Cemetery, , Michell County, Northcarolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Phoebe Eliza Honeycutt on 28 Nov 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Phoebe (daughter of Aaron Essen Honeycutt and Ellen Tipton) was born in Dec 1872 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Nov 1945 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Essie Whitson on 24 May 1908 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Essie was born about 1888 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1963 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Carrie Davis on 24 Apr 1920 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Carrie (daughter of Martha (Davis)) was born on 10 Jan 1892 in Kentucky, , , ; died on 30 Jan 1978 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Harry Howard McCoury about 1926 in North Carolina, , , . Harry (son of Braxton Decatur "B. D." McCoury and Celia Matilda Hobson) was born on 9 Aug 1909 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Dec 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Dr. Paul D. Renfro, 85, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Paul was born in Elizabethton to the late David and Gladys Street Renfro.

Paul practiced Pharmacy for 50 years. He started three local businesses: Corner Drug, West Towne Pharmacy and Princeton Drug. He was a Specialist 5th Class US Army veteran, having served from 1953-1956, during the Korean conflict. Paul was an avid Cardinals baseball fan, mainly because he was named after Paul Dean, the pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals the year they won the World Series, in 1934, the day Paul was born. He was a member of The Gideons International, First District Pharmaceutical Association and Tennessee Pharmaceutical Association. He was a past member of Pinecrest Baptist Church and a present member of Grace Baptist Church, where he was a choir director for many years.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by: his wife of 59 years, Helen Jean Renfro, in 2015; and one brother-in-law, Jerome Christian.

Survivors include: two sons, Larry S. Renfro and his wife Sherri and Lee Scott Renfro and his wife Martha; four granddaughters, Hannah Moore and her husband Nick, Sarah Renfro, Megan Renfro and Alyson Renfro; two brothers, David Lee Renfro, Jr. and his wife Janice and Richard "Dickie" Renfro and his wife Sheila; two sisters, Jane Christian and Janet Grant and her husband Robert; and several nieces.

The family would like to sincerely thank Joyce Gillette for the care she provided to Paul for the last few years.

The family of Paul Renfro will receive friends from 11 AM until 12 PM Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Morris-Baker. The funeral will follow at 12 PM with Pastor Hobbie McCreary officiating. Pallbearers include: Paul Rose, Neal Whitten, Nick Moore, Jacob Richards, Allen Richards, Michael Griesen, Micaiah Griesen and Dustin Miller. Honorary pallbearers include: Jim Baker, Monty Brown, Bryan Sexton, Clint Donegan, Mark Reed, Doug Long, Chester Blankenship, Bob Roller, Earl Maden and Earl Gouge. The committal service will follow at 1:30 PM. Family and friends are asked to assemble at Roselawn Memory Gardens by 1:25 PM.

David married Gladys Street about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of George W. Street and Maggie (Street)) was born on 26 Dec 1912 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Jul 1984 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married Myrtle Miller about 1921 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Myrtle was born on 6 JUJN 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Dec 1957 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lone married Dora Jane Bryant about 1926 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Dora (daughter of Kimsey B. Bryant) was born on 15 Sep 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Jun 1940 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tilman married Alma Renfro on 8 Apr 1921 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Alma (daughter of Thomas B. Renfro and Nora Evans) was born on 10 Jul 1902 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 21 Mar 1994 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Carrie (Peterson) about 1928 in North Carolina, , , . Carrie was born about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hassie married Jay B. Tilley about 1934 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Jay was born about 1913 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died about 1958 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hassie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Mack Renfro, born on September 21, 1936 to Robert Hubert Renfro and Carrie Davis Renfro, lived at 236 N. Elm Street in Erwin, TN from birth until he joined the US Marine Corps in September, 1954.

As an active and curious boy who valued participation, John spent his childhood at the Erwin YMCA, First Baptist Church, Unicoi County High School, and Boy Scouts where he excelled at activities as diverse as basketball, Glee Club, bowling, drums and camping.

He excelled at learning how machines worked and how to fix them. His father owned Liberty Lumber & Manufacturing, and the tinsmith there taught him how to work with sheet metal. Friends and family have fond memories of John and his close childhood friend Joe Reeves rebuilding a T-Model Ford learning to fabricate parts and other skills that he would later use during his 30+ year career designing, implementing, and managing maintenance programs at E. I. DuPont. The inaugural test drive of the old buggy was of mixed results: "A drive to Myrtle Beach, NC and a push back from NC."

John joined the US Marine Corp in 1954 and spent much of his time in training on ships and at bases throughout the Caribbean and Europe. During a short break between basic training and base assignment he

married his childhood sweetheart, Audree Hope McFarland.

After his tour of duty, while working as a machinist's apprentice in Erwin, he decided on a career path as a Mechanical Engineer. After graduating from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (Tennessee Tech) in Cookeville, TN John immediately went to work for DuPont in Aiken, SC. Working on the Savannah River project, and then moved to Parkersburg WV to work at the Washington Works facility in the Teflon division. Before retiring in 1999 he traveled around the country as a Management & Maintenance Practices specialist for DuPont.

John and Audree raised four sons, Richard Mark, Robert Michael, Ronald Marshall, and Russell Matthew.

An active outdoor enthusiast John taught his family and any friend who cared to learn how to water ski. John started a water ski club and wrote the curriculum and qualification standards for what was to become the Water Skiing Merit Badge for the Boy Scouts. His sons were the first recipients of this newly minted merit badge. He was also very involved at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Rotary International, and he served on various area boards including the Parkersburg Airport Authority.

John and Audree divorced in November, 1980. In 1982, John married Dorothy Epler Burnside of Parkersburg, WV and gained two wonderful step children, Douglas Epler Burnside and Hannah Elizabeth 'Betsy' Burnside-McDonald, both of whom John loved, adored, and raised as his own. And yes, taught to ski!

In 2002, John and Dorothy moved to Melbourne, FL to live closer to his sons and allow Dorothy a little sunshine and warmth in their retirement. They attended Suntree United Methodist Church. On

September 15, 2011 Dorothy passed away leaving John a widower and shortly thereafter his struggle with Alzheimer's began.

After their spouses had passed away, John and Audree reconnected through their children and began a new chapter in their lives. Though his struggles with Alzheimer's deepened over the following years, so did the

love and affection that previously defined this amazing relationship. Audree provided emotional caregiving to her first love in what can only be described in a storybook way.

John passed peacefully in his room at Autumn House, a wonderful and loving memory care facility in Viera, FL on Monday January 23, 2017.

John is pre-deceased by two older brothers, Robert Stark Renfro and Charles Hubert Renfro, and a half-sister Julia Renfro. He was adored and respected by his parents, siblings, wives, sons, daughter-in-laws, stepchildren,

grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends, fellow Marines, neighbors, co-workers, and church friends in a life that spanned one career, two and a half marriages, two families, four states, and left a wake of love in its path.

We love you John Mack, Johnny Mack, John, Dad, Grand John.

A Memorial service will be held February 18th 4:30 PM at River Run Christian Church, located at 1660 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL.

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JOHNSON CITY - Dr. Paul D. Renfro, 85, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Paul was born in Elizabethton to the late David and Gladys Street Renfro.

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Paul practiced Pharmacy for 50 years. He started three local businesses: Corner Drug, West Towne Pharmacy and Princeton Drug. He was a Specialist 5th Class US Army veteran, having served from 1953-1956, during the Korean conflict. Paul was an avid Cardinals baseball fan, mainly because he was named after Paul Dean, the pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals the year they won the World Series, in 1934, the day Paul was born. He was a member of The Gideons International, First District Pharmaceutical Association and Tennessee Pharmaceutical Association. He was a past member of Pinecrest Baptist Church and a present member of Grace Baptist Church, where he was a choir director for many years.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by: his wife of 59 years, Helen Jean Renfro, in 2015; and one brother-in-law, Jerome Christian.

Survivors include: two sons, Larry S. Renfro and his wife Sherri and Lee Scott Renfro and his wife Martha; four granddaughters, Hannah Moore and her husband Nick, Sarah Renfro, Megan Renfro and Alyson Renfro; two brothers, David Lee Renfro, Jr. and his wife Janice and Richard "Dickie" Renfro and his wife Sheila; two sisters, Jane Christian and Janet Grant and her husband Robert; and several nieces.

The family would like to sincerely thank Joyce Gillette for the care she provided to Paul for the last few years.

The family of Paul Renfro will receive friends from 11 AM until 12 PM Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Morris-Baker. The funeral will follow at 12 PM with Pastor Hobbie McCreary officiating. Pallbearers include: Paul Rose, Neal Whitten, Nick Moore, Jacob Richards, Allen Richards, Michael Griesen, Micaiah Griesen and Dustin Miller. Honorary pallbearers include: Jim Baker, Monty Brown, Bryan Sexton, Clint Donegan, Mark Reed, Doug Long, Chester Blankenship, Bob Roller, Earl Maden and Earl Gouge. The committal service will follow at 1:30 PM. Family and friends are asked to assemble at Roselawn Memory Gardens by 1:25 PM.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Alvin McCurry about 1945 in North Carolina, , , . Alvin (son of Barnie McCurry and Bertha Silver) was born on 24 Apr 1914 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 14 Aug 1966 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Virginia "Toots" Renfro Peterson, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her daughter's home, where she had lived for a little over a year.

She was a native of Yancey County, North Carolina, and a daughter of the late Tilmon and Alma Renfro.

Toots worked very hard raising her family and loved them dearly. She also worked very hard in her earlier years in the gardens and tobacco fields; she loved chewing her tobacco.

She was a member of Berea Free Will Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending service and fellowship with her Christian family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: her husband, John Peterson; eight siblings; and two grandchildren, April Douglas and Triston Madore.

Survivors include: her children, Judy Smith, Debbie Day and husband David, Patsy Lowery and husband Cheyenne, Timmy Peterson and wife Diana; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

The family of Virginia Peterson will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home, officiated by Gary Hill, Jim Chapman, and Otis Banks. A committal service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Green Mountain, North Carolina, at 1:30 PM. Friends and family are asked to gather at the graveside by 1:20 PM.

Pallbearers will be: Cory King, Caleb Day, Gabriel Douglas, Cheyenne Lowery, Lee Davis, Isaac Douglas, Joey Douglas, Johnathan Peterson, Jessup Peterson, and C.J. Varner.