Randy "Moose" Doyle Renfro

Randy “Moose” Renfro, age 77, of Erwin, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, while he was surrounded by his family at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Kegley Renfro.

He was a United States Army Veteran who honorably served his country from 1965-1968. During his service in the Army, he was awarded a National Defense Service Medal. Randy worked with his family as a Brick Mason. He began working with United Intermountain Phone Company in 1968 and remained there until his health began to fail in 1994.

Randy was a devoted Christian, and he attended Love Chapel Christian Church. He volunteered alongside his wife and son with many organizations including the annual Erwin Jaycee’s Christmas shopping with the children. Randy was a member of the Erwin Centennial Masonic Lodge #491 F&AM.

He loved sports and Randy was an avid University of Tennessee fan. Randy loved taking his family camping. He was a very outgoing person and Randy loved to give big Moose hugs to everyone! In his later years he enjoyed woodworking.

Randy leaves behind to cherish many precious memories, his loving and devoted wife of fifty-six years who never left his side, Becky Renfro; his pride and joy, who stayed right with him, his son, Brad Renfro; sister, Carlen Bannister (John); several aunts, nieces, nephews, and many cousins also survive.

Randy’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Minister CJ Zettlemoyer will lead Randy’s celebration of life service at 6:00 p.m. with family and friends sharing many wonderful stories and memories about Randy. His committal will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery Historic Site on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Military Honors will be rendered by DAV Chapter 39 Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Bowman, Rick Hampton, Larry Cousins, Preston Visser, Austin Padgett, and John Bannister. Those wishing to attend Randy’s committal are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:55 p.m. Thursday. Per Randy’s wishes please wear casual clothes including all UT apparel to his services.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in memory of Randy to: Love Chapel Christian Church, Building Fund, 1415 Love Station Road, Erwin, Tennessee 37650.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to: HBPC staff at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration, especially Deanna Patterson and Noel Estep; to all the Amedisys Hospice staff that came in to make us comfortable especially Becky Allen and Katrina Witt; Lavoughn Harris, Karen Murphy, Austin Padgett who checked on Randy every day and our very dear friends, Doug and Teresa Bowman; all our sweet friends who contacted us for support, there are too many to mention however, you know who you are.

Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Renfro family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com. 

Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin is privileged to serve the Renfro family. (423) 743-1380.

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