Franklin Mcmillan Renfrow

A lifelong Matthews resident, he was the only child of the late Annie Lou (McMillan) Renfrow and the late Eugene McDowell Renfrow. He was a descendant of one of Matthews’ pioneer families.

He attended local schools and Davidson College.

Upon graduation from Davidson he became associated with his father in the family business of Renfrow General Merchandise and Cotton Brokerage and Ginning. The business was founded late in the 19th century by his grandfather, the late Captain T.J. Renfrow. He remained associated with the business throughout his life. Mr. Renfrow also engaged in farming in Mecklenburg and Union counties.

Joining Matthews Presbyterian Church as a youth, he served as deacon, elder and trustee. He served as chairman of the board of directors and the vice president of the former Bank of Matthews. Upon the bank’s merger in 1976 with Branch Banking and Trust Company, he served for 27 years on various advisory boards of BB & T.

Mr. Renfrow served on the Davidson College board of visitors. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, The Charlotte City Club, the Providence Country Club, and The Grande Dunes of Ocean Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Frank in recent years enjoyed watching college basketball and spending time at his summer home on the South Carolina coast. There will be no funeral. Burial will take place in his family plot at the Historic Matthews Cemetery and will be private. There are no immediate survivors.

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com. Arrangements by McEwen-Mint Hill Chapel.