James Royce Reneau's Obituary
SHAMROCKMEMORIAL SERVICES: 2:00 pm Monday, April 14, 2014 the First United Methodist Church in Shamrock with Rev. Jarrod Neal and Rev. Joe G. Jernigan, officiating. Masonic rites will be by Shamrock Masonic Lodge # 929, AF & AM.PRIVATE INURNMENT- Shamrock Cemetery in Shamrock.Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock.James Royce Reneau died in Shamrock and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2014 at the age of 87. James was born on July 4, 1926 to George and Nora Reneau. He was the youngest of nine children. He attended and graduated from McLean schools. James graduated from Texas Tech College in 1950 with a BS Degree in Agriculture. He served in the Army from Oct. 1944 to Aug. 1946, serving in France and Germany. James founded Reneau Seed Company in 1959. He was in the Seed Business for 54 years selling to many foreign countries, local farmers, and surrounding states. James had been to 38 foreign countries selling seed or ‘peddling seed’ as he called it. James had a good relationship with Korea for over 30 years. He had previously farmed and worked in the oil fields. James belonged to many organizations. He was a 32nd degree Mason, belonged to the First United Methodist Church for over 60 years, Scottish Rites, Shriners, American Legion, Booster Club, City Council and on the School Board for many years. He also belonged to the Texas Seed Trade Association, Southern & Western Seed Association, American Seed Trade Association, and International Seed Trade Association. Some of his favorite sayings were: When asked what he thought, he would say, “It takes a big dog to weigh a ton” “Keep your chin up and have a good one” “Keep whupping and spuring” and “If I were there would I be proud of you?” PRECEDED IN DEATH BY – his parents, George & Nora Reneau; Siblings, Clara Reneau, Frank Reneau, Arthur Reneau, Edith Stauffer, Mary Miller, Grace Hanner, Robert A. Reneau and Emma Kuykendall; his first wife, Louise; and a daughter, Susan. SURVIVORS- his wife, Betty; daughter, Patricia Arnold and husband Scotty; stepdaughters, Leisa and Marcia; stepson, David; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. MEMORIALS – James requested that memorials be to the First United Methodist Church in Shamrock or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital / 262 Danny Thomas Place / Memphis, TN 38105.
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