Donald Alvin Rentz, age 80, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Charleston, SC on April 25, 1939 and attended Murray Vocational High School. He moved to the Pensacola area at the age of 19 upon joining the Navy
He is predeceased by his father William Durward Rentz, mother Ollie Mae Sauls, first wife Linda Kay McNair Rentz, brothers Jimmy and Bill Rentz, and sisters Doris, June, and Bunny Rentz.
He is survived by his loving second wife of 21 years Daphne Walton Rentz, sister Joyce (Leonard) Wright, brother Bobby Rentz, sons Kevin (Daphne) Rentz, and Keith Rentz, daughters Robin (Darren) Mickelsen, Deanna Perry, Michelle (Andy) Crutchfield, and Robyn (Steven) Tuck, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and an extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Don was a devoted member of Bagdad United Methodist Church for over 20 years. He served as an Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class in the US Navy before beginning a career in the civil service that spanned over 30 years. Through his career in the civil service aboard NAS Pensacola, he held many positions in machining, engineering, and planning. In his retired life, he enjoyed building things and working on projects.
A funeral service and visitation are scheduled for 10:00 at Bayview Memorial Park, Thursday, January 16, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations to Covenant Hospice are appreciated.
