Charles Renfro, Jr., age 92, of the Estatoe community went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Charlie and Delphia Davis Renfro. He was preceded in death by his two brothers; Dewey and Rev. Dallas Renfro and an infant sister; Leona Renfro.
Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a machine mechanic in the textile industry for many years and later retired as plant manager. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He played guitar and sang harmony for the ‘Toe River Valley Boys’, which gave him his love for bluegrass music.
He was a fifty-year member of the Spruce Pine Moose Lodge and was responsible for starting the campground. He still had the same camp spot he cleared out many years ago. He always enjoyed building a campfire and all would gather to tell stories and jokes and sometimes a few history notes.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years; Louise Allen Renfro, a daughter; Sherry Jones and husband, JJ, his two sons; Vann Renfro and Chris Renfro and wife, Norma all of Spruce Pine. He was so proud of his grandchildren; Ryan Renfro, Jordan Jones and wife, Kelly, Rachael Renfro, Kasey Schwock and husband, Kevin, Lindsey Clevenger and husband, Will, Grayson Renfro and wife, Rhema, his two great grandchildren that would light up his world; Lucy and Jett Jones and a host of nieces and nephews.
A time to share memories, support the family and receive friends will be on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church. The service honoring the life of Charles Renfro will be on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Kritz officiating. Graveside service and interment will be in the Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church with military honors provided by Sgt. E.L. Briggs Chapter #54 D.A.V,
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to: Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge, 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 www.hospiceblueridge.com
The family would like to especially thank Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge for their guidance and care of Charles. And also, Thank You to every social worker, nurse or anyone who cared for Charles during his illness.
