James W. Rennison, 70, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
He was born March 12, 1952 in Sedalia, a son of the late Warren and June Neiberger Rennison. James was raised and educated in Sedalia. He attended school thru the 8th grade at the Children’s Therapy Center. He graduated from Smith-Cotton in 1972 and State Fair Community College in 1974. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a master’s degree in Economics in 1978.
James was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was past president of the Association for Persons with Disabilities. He operated his own computer consulting business for many years. James loved all things Three Stooges, Laurel and Hardy and Abbott and Costello. Any slapstick comedy would make him laugh for a long time.
He is survived by a sister, Marsha Whitfield (Jim) of Sedalia; two nieces, Jenelle Rogers (Will) of Gladstone, MO and Olivia Whitfield of Asheville, NC; a cousin, Janet Dewey; and an aunt, Mary Estes. He was also preceded in death by many aunts and uncles.
His wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. The family wishes to thank the staff at Sylvia G. Thompson and Crossroads Hospice for their love, care and dedication in making his last days comfortable.
Memorial donations are suggested to the family choice, in care of McLaughlin Funeral Chapel.