E. C. Renshaw

1927 - 2017

E. C. Renshaw obituary, 1927-2017, Terrell, TX

E. Renshaw Obituary

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Elijah “E.C.” Renshaw of Terrell, Texas, passed away Friday morning, May 19, 2017, at the age of 89.





E.C. was born to the late Joe and Kelso Renshaw on June 13, 1927 in Quinlan, Texas. He was the youngest of their three sons. After graduating from Quinlan High School, he briefly attended North Texas Agricultural College (now U.T. Arlington), before enlisting in the Army. He graduated from East Texas State Teacher’s College in Commerce and subsequently earned his master’s degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. He later served in the Air National Guard.





E.C. married Marie Cheshire, of Joaquin, Texas on July 4, 1950, in Quinlan, Texas. During his career he worked for various defense contractors and architectural product firms. He and Marie moved their young family to Terrell in 1967. They are members of First United Methodist Church in Terrell. E.C. was a Master Mason in good standing for the Trestle Board Masonic Lodge #534 in Quinlan, Texas, and had been a mason for 68 years.





E.C. was the “strong, silent” sort of man, soft spoken, but with a wry sense of humor. He was hard working and dependable, and his family always came first. He retired twice, the last time at the age of 84! He loved fishing, spending time at the family ranch and playing with his grandkids.





He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Joe Renshaw and Henry Renshaw. He is survived by his wife Marie; his son David Renshaw and his wife Kristi Renshaw of Greenville, Texas, and their children Justin, Luke and DeeDee; his daughter Tamara Vincent and her husband Lance Vincent of Tyler, Texas, and their son Joshua Vincent and his wife Lauren, and their daughter Haley Vincent, all of Austin, Texas; as well as sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews.





The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home, 301 W. Nash Street, Terrell, Texas. Funeral Services will be 11:00am Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Chuck Aaron officiating.





In lieu of flowers, donations in E.C.’s memory can be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas (www.tsrhc.org).



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May 27, 2017

Sharon Collins

Mrs. Renshaw, Tammy, David, Lance, & Kristi I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Renshaw's passing. I remember him as always having a smile when I saw him. You will all be in my prayers. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I am grateful for the service Mr. Renshaw gave our country. He will have a special place in my heart for his time of service.

Sharon Rush Collins

May 25, 2017

Julie Jandrew Ponder

My thoughts and prayers are with the Renshaw family during this loss. May God bless and comfort you all! Love,

May 23, 2017

Dear David, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Father. We know he was your best friend. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and all your family at this sad & difficult time.
Patti Sikors Garrett, Jerry, and all The Sikors Family

May 23, 2017

Norman Simpson

I will miss my friend, neighbor and co-worker. Such a great and wonderful man.

May 22, 2017

Bob Linford

I began working with E.C in 1982 right at the time that Vistawall was formed. He was by far and away the best customer service rep that I have ever dealt with. He and I had a very friendly business relationship for many years and I often think of him even now and use him and his personality as a fine example.

May 22, 2017

EC was a coworker at VistaWall for a couple of years. I learned a lot from him during that brief time. Thank you for sharing the pictures. We see our coworkers from 8-5, but we do not know much about their families. The pictures truly exhibit a man that loved his family. Please accept my condolences and may God be with you as you celebrate the life of a Man of God.
Brenda Scott

May 22, 2017

Eric Patton

EC was a great man. He was our customer service rep with Vistawall, I always enjoyed talking to him on the phone and he always had a good story to tell as well. I also had the privilege to meet and have lunch with him twice. He was full of wisdom and will never be forgotten, my prayers are with this family during this time.

Eric Patton
Mid South Glass Co
Memphis, TN

May 22, 2017

SAMMY TURNER

THIS WORLD NEEDS MORE MEN LIKE HIM HE MADE MY DAY EVER TIME HE CAME TO WALMART HE ALWAYS CAME 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY HE WAS A TRUE BLESSING MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME

May 22, 2017

SAMMY TURNER

HE WAS A GOOD ONE HE MADE MY DAY EVERY DAY AT WALMART AS HE MADE HIS DAYLY TRIP HE WILL BE MISSED GOD BLESS YOU IN THIS TIME SAMMY TURNER

May 22, 2017

Judy Beesley

I worked with E.C for many years at Vistawall. He was such a kind and gentle man. Alot of good memories there. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

May 22, 2017

Weston Davis

Farewell Uncle E, may you ever have fair winds and green pastures. A true measure of a man is now how many love him but how many he loves, few men have a heart large enough to embrace everyone they touch, I never had a doubt you were such a man.

May 20, 2017

Karen Schleuning

EC was my mentor and coworker for years at Vistawall. I learned so much from this great man. He will always be with me. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. So many will miss him.

May 20, 2017

Robin Gomez

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love, Robin

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