RENFRO, Ronald D. (Ron)

Mohave Valley Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, 2014 >>> (RET.) LT. COLONEL RONALD D. RENFRO - AN AMERICAN HERO <<< Ronald D. Renfro, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He was born on September 7, 1935 in Santa Monica, Calif. Ron served his country in the U.S. Army as the Armed Helicopter Platoon Commander in 117th Assault Helicopter Company, 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion and Army Ranger Aviator in the Vietnam War. Ron was highly decorated for his bravery in Vietnam earning The Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Army Ranger Master Aviator, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and many other Medals of Honor during his tours of duty and service. Ron is survived by his wife, Penny Renfro of Laughlin, Nev.; daughters, Dr. Sabrina Renfro-Kohl of Heidelberg, Germany and Rhonda Rehnquist of Arlington, Texas; son, Ronnie Renfro of Frankfurt, Germany; brothers, Roger Renfro of San Clemente, Calif. and Phillip Renfro of Temecula, Calif.; and ten wonderful grandchildren. Military honors and a celebration of life will be held at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com In lieu of flowers, please donate to WoundedWarriorProject.org. Our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather "Sidewinder 6" may you rest in peace. Boulder City Family Mortuary Inc 833 Nevada Way #1 Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 294-3000