Robert Eugene Rentfrow, age 74, of Jacksonville, Illinois passed away at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, March 29, 2018 in his residence. Robert was born March 8, 1944 in Cumberland County, Illinois, the son of Roland C. and Emily M. (Walk) Rentfrow. Robert operated a body shop and he loved wood working, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was member of the Deaf Club in Jacksonville, Illinois. Robert leaves two daughters, Lisa Rentfrow and Caroline Rentfrow both of Belleville, IL: two brothers, Roland D. “Ronnie” Rentfrow and wife Marilyn of Neoga, IL and John Rentfrow of Shelbyville, IL; one sister, Diane Ballinger and husband Danny of Neoga, IL.
Mr. Rentfrow was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert J. Rentfrow.
A Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in the Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, IL, with The Rev. Father, Sunder Ery officiating. Visitation for family and friends will held from 9:00 A. M., Wednesday, until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Neoga Memorial Cemetery of Neoga, Illinois.
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