Julius A. “Whitey” Renshaw, 85
Julius A. “Whitey” Renshaw, Jr., age 85, of Dushore, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at his home.
He was born on February 4, 1925, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Julius A. and Mary Jane (Hopper) Renshaw.
He is a graduate of Easton High School in Maryland, and is a veteran of the United States Marines, and served during World War II.
Mr. Renshaw has been a resident of this area since 1949, having moved from Northeast Maryland.
Prior to his retirement, he was engaged in dairy farming.
He was a member of St. Paul’s Church in Overton.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was skilled in carpentry, and he and his wife enjoyed working with Trehab for many years, helping repair and maintain properties for over 12 years until 2001.
He leaves surviving his children: George B. (Gana “Prama”) Renshaw, of Dushore, Mike A. (Signe) Renshaw, of Andover, MN, Jon A. (Patricia) Renshaw, of Dushore; two brothers: Harvey E. Renshaw, of Northeast MD, Donald Renshaw, of Tomball, TX; and by 6 grandchildren, 8 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Joyce S. Renshaw on December 18, 2001; a daughter: Susanne; a grandson: Timothy, and by a sister: Laura Jones, of West Palm Beach, FL.
Memorial services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be private in the Chemung Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Church, c/o Mrs. Joan Rohe, 1227 Taylor Hill Road, Dushore, PA 18614.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, PA.