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Harold Gene Renfro (1925 - 2011)

Harold Gene Renfro, a gentle and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 20ll. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Harold was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Lillian to George and Elva Renfro. He married the love of his life, Doris Clynch, on Dec. 7, 1944. They were married for 66 years and were extremely devoted to each other. His family was his whole life and he took tremendous pride in his large and loving family. He was always there for all of us and saw each member as a "diamond in the rough" that, with love and attention, would shine brighter and brighter. There was never a time that he lost faith in each of our abilities to do better and always encouraged us to be decent and caring human beings. We are all so blessed to have had him in our lives. Harold was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Marianas Islands. He was on a war ship headed to participate in the U.S. invasion of the mainland of Japan when the atomic bombs were dropped. He always credited the dropping of the atomic bombs with possibly saving his life. Later, he was a member of the 49th Armored Division of the Texas National Guard. Harold retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was also an independent poultry and egg producer for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved granddaughter, Kristy Nall; and son-in-law, Douglas Nall. Survivors: Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Doris; children, Carol Cronkrite and husband, Jack, Lynn Nall, Terry Renfro and wife, Mary, Tim Renfro and wife, Vanessa; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Maurice Renfro; sister, Ysleta Hall; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.