Robert Edward Renner, 80, of Brookhaven, MS, and formerly of Columbus Grove and Bluffton, OH, passed away on September 26, 2024.  He was born on September 28, 1943 in Lima, OH to Wilbur and Eleanor Renner, who preceded him in death. ▶︎

Robert was a loving husband and a caring father. One of his favorite things to do was play the guitar and sing Elvis’s songs with his grandkids. He also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with his sons. As a mechanic, he was faithful keeping the family vehicles in working order.

Robert worked for many years as a supervisor at Hartley Gove Sons thermometer plant. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church where he was a faithful helper in the children’s Sunday school department. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard.  Born in Ohio, he remained an Ohio State fan and enjoyed watching them as well as the New Orleans Saints play football.

In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by a sister, Connie Ricker.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Carmela Sue Renner; children: Steven (Jennifer) Renner, Larinda Barnett (Allen) and Anthony Renner; sister, Karen (Ronnie) Schindler and brother-in-law George Ricker. Robert is also survived by seven grandchildren:  Beau Renner, Melanie Renner, Britany (Tyler) Leggett, Allayna Barnett, Carleah Barnett, Jesse Hall and Joey Hall. 

The Renner family would like to express their gratitude to Renee Thompson for her care and compassion for Robert during his illness.

Services were held at Riverwood Family Funeral Home, Brookhaven, MS on September 28, 2024 with Dr. Garland Boyd presiding with burial following service at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
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