James Garland Renfrow, Sr.

James Garland Renfrow, Sr. passed away on April 6, 2025 at the age of 86, almost 87 years old surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Winnsboro where he met and married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Johnnie Evelyn Watson. They made their home in Watson where James worked for Dixie electric. He retired from Demco in 1989 after 32 years of service. He loved fishing on Lake St. John and frying fish for his family and friends. He was a member of Watson Baptist Church and the Denham Springs masonic Lodge # 297

He is survived by his children, Jimmy Renfrow (Allison), John Renfrow (Cynthia), Melinda Renfrow (Melinda); daughter in law, Sherry Renfrow; grandchildren, Philip Renfrow (Sarah), Catherine Johnson (Austin), Adrienne Sanders (Jeremy)Kristen Goodwin (Wesley), Matt Renfrow (Meghan), Kelcey Gomez (Kaylon), John Bryson Renfrow, Jordan Renfrow, Myles Renfrow (Avery), Chaise Welch, Abbie Renfrow, Ethan Renfrow, and Brook Alleman (Adam), Crystal Witten, Desiree Coleman, and Rocky Quick;  great grandchildren, Emerson, Audrey and Colette Renfrow, William, Ann, and Christopher Johnson, James and Lucie Sanders, Alex, Mia and Drew Goodwin, Jaxson and Sofie Renfrow, Maverick and Magnolia Bardwell, Kassidy and Kane Gomez, Maddox and Owen Renfrow, Easton, Emmie Kate, Everly and Elise Welch, Ava Fabre, Ellie and Evelyn Alleman, Skylee Howes, and Jaxon Witton; and sister, Diann Whitlock (David).

He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Johnnie Renfrow; son, Jason Renfrow; parents, Alfred and Myrtle Renfrow; and his brother, Billy Ray Renfrow.

Pallbearers will be Matt Renfrow, Philip Renfrow, Myles Renfrow, Ethan Renfrow, John Bryson Renfrow, and Jordan Renfrow.

Heartfelt thanks and immense gratitude to his nurses, Summer, Renee, Twander, and Dionne with Audubon Hospice for their kindness and superb attentive care. We are indebted to our sister and sister-in-law, Melinda and Melinda for the many sacrifices they have made while tenderly and lovingly caring for our daddy in their home for the past three years.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM until the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Graveside service to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.