At 11:22 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2020, Jim Renforth celebrated his birthday into eternity as he was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Orville (Jim) Renforth (75) was born on August 22, 1944 in Wheeling, W. Va., the son of William and Stella (Smith) Renforth. He was one of nine children. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. After serving in the army, he met his loving wife of 54 years, Margaret (Kelly) Renforth. Jim was an outstanding handyman, building and remodeling houses (Orville’s Home Repair) and working on cars.

Jim also worked at the Plymouth Foundry, and as a plumber at Culver Cove. Jim was truly a good, God-loving, faithful man, and one of the sincerest. His smile would light up the room. Jim was the strongest man whose incredible work ethic, physical strength, and his ability to never quit was nothing short of amazing. He accomplished everything with no complaint, and with the “Renforth” thumbs up, meaning we’ve got this, no matter what. No quit and no fear. His special humor will never be forgotten. Jim almost always had a nickname for everyone.

Jim was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church. In his free time, he enjoyed old cars, wrestling, boxing, fishing, and his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Margaret (Kelly) Streets Renforth of Wyatt. Also surviving are his children, Donna (Miklas) Veger or Wyatt, and their children Gary Smith, Matthew (Melissa) Smith, Jason Smith. Shawn Renforth of Plymouth, also survives, with his children, Gracee, Evan, Cannon and Giavonni. Kristine (Brian) Marr and their children, Seth Marr, Caden Marr and Coltan Marr of Bourbon, survive. Two brothers survive, Charlie and Bill Renforth of Tiltonsville, Ohio; eight great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Stella Renforth, brothers Curtis, Rod, Bobby, Sidney, baby Gilbert, and one sister, Ann.

Visitation services will be held from 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home (300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563). The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., following the visitation. The funeral will be officiated by Pastor David Arnold from Great Lakes Hospice. Burial will be at the Burr Oak Cemetery.

Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted with the care of the Renforth family during this time.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.