John B. Renn Jr. died Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the age of 70 at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
John joined the US Navy at 17 years old and sailed aboard the USS Randolph. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Roanoke Rapids and began working with JP Stevens; then began a pipe fitting career and worked with various construction companies around South Eastern Virginia.
He enjoyed cooking for family, fishing, hunting, and boating.
Surviving Mr. Renn are his children: Kevin (Teresa) Renn of Chester, VA; Linda Bowen of Roanoke Rapids; Grandchildren: Thomas Renn, Bradley Renn, Jaime Bowen Hines, Dennis Bowen, David Bowen, Gary Bowen, Jordan Bowen, Timothy Bowen, Bethany Bowen Hedgepeth; Great grandchildren: Dylan Houston, Gabriella Houston, Ellie Bowen, Brock Hedgepeth; Sisters Doris (Peter) Harris of Hampton, VA, Betty Torgeson of Emporia, VA, Emily Bush of Roanoke Rapids, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday, December 14th from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Hockaday Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids immediately following the visitation.
Burial will be held at a later date at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com