James H. "Jimmy" Rencher
January 8, 1939 ~ February 10, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery Morganza, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
James “Jimmy” H. Rencher, 75, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 10, 2014 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 8, 1939, he was the loving son of the late James H. and Ella Lena Hill Rencher. Jimmy was the loving husband of Mary Elizabeth Rencher, whom he married in Avenue, MD on November 21, 1979. Jimmy is survived by his children: Elizabeth Darlene Scott (Donald) of PA, Mary Bernadette Raley of Compton, MD Walter Raley (Sheila) of Hollywood, MD, Thomas Edward Raley (Dawn) of Leonardtown, MD, Violet Elaine Hoffman of Baltimore, MD, Rose Marie Dick (Scott) of OH, Joseph Leonard Raley, Jr. (Charlene) of Baltimore, MD, 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son John Mills Raley.
Jimmy attended St. Michael’s School and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Jimmy served in the United States Air Force from December 9, 1958 to April 6, 1961, and was stationed at Air Force Base, GA. He worked as a Tractor Trailer Driver for Abline and JMX for 30 years. Jimmy belonged to the American Legion Post 221 in Avenue, MD, he enjoyed automotive repair, fishing, gardening, camping with family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by American Legion Prayers at 7:15 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on February 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery Morganza, MD.
In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Seventh District Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609, Seventh District Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 206 Avenue, MD 20609, and or the American Legion Post #221 P.O. Box 98 Avenue, MD 20609.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
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“Ms. Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy Passing. He was a one of a kind guy. Always content with life. This seems to be a routine thing here lately in the 7th District. Contact me anytime you need me I will be praying for you both. May GOD Bless you all, Jimmy is in the LORD’s Hands, he is safe. NICK GIBSON”
“Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I will keep you in my prayers. Mary Frances Abell “
“Mary and Family, May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care. My Deepest Sympathy!”
“Mary Elizabeth and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sad time.”
“Mary and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s Passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this difficult time. I’m sure he will be greatly missed.”
“Mary, I just heard late last night. I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He will be sorely missed by all of us. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call any time.”
“Mary and Family, Our deepest condolences to you all. It is so hard to lose such a loved one. Take comfort in each other and remember the good times and that Jimmy loved you.”
“Mary, So sorry for the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything just call us. “
“Our sincerest sympathy to Mary and to all the family. We are so sad to learn of Jimmy’s passing. We are here to help in anyway that we can so please remember we are just a phone call away. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers for you especially during this difficult time. “
“Momma Mary, I’m sorry to hear about Jimmy. I know what you are going through and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If you need to talk please give me a call anytime. “
“We are so sorry to hear of your lose. Jimmy was a great guy, and will be missed. My prayers go out to you and you family.Love from all of us. “
“Mary&Family we are so sorry too hear about the loss of Jimmy. We had some great times together.Keep his memories alive. Call us if you need too talk too us….our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.”
“Mary, so sorry for the lost of your husband! Just saw you last week at my brother-in-law’s passing. May God watch over you at this time and provide you strength and courage.”
“Mary so sorry to hear of jims passing Momma thought the world of him. He will be greatly missed.””
“Mary, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and you family are in our prayers. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.May the love of family and friends help you through these difficult days.God Bless You All.We love you all Flo and Jeff”
“Tommy, Dawn Dawn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Mary and family, So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Mary and family, God has called another good man home. Jimmy will be missed but never forgotten . He was such a nice, fun guy to be around-full of energy and full of life. His smile , laugh and all around good sense of humor will never be forgotten. The sadness is what is in all our hearts now, but memories will be many as the days go by. Sure he had made a few mistakes in his life time, but haven’t we all . He had a heart of gold. He loved his family, especially those grand kids .R.I.P. Jimmy Deepest Sympathy “
“Mary, so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Jimmy, may he rest in peace. I just heard about this,keeping you in my prayers.”