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1 of 1977 William E. "Razz" Renfrow

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William E. "Razz" Renfrow

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Name	Renfrow, William E.
Othernames	"Razz" Renfrow, W. E. Renfrow, William Erastus Renfrow
Born	08/20/1899
Birthplace	Marshall, Arkansas
Places of residence	Pecos, Amarillo, Lubbock with Texas Rangers
Father	Samuel Wayne Renfrow
Mother	Martha E. Kesner
Notes	William E. Renfrow was born in Arkansas on Aug. 20, 1899 to Samuel Wayne Renfrow and Martha E. Kesner. William Erastus "Razz" Renfrow married Velma Codie Scott and had 6 children. Prior to his career in law enforcment he was a cowboy and farmer. He served in several capacities in Bailey County, first as a County Commissioners from 1931-1934. Then he served as a Deputy Sheriff 1935-1938, and finally as Sheriff from 1939 until he resigned to join the Rangers. He enlisted in the Texas Rangers in co. C on October 23, 1944, and retired August 31, 1969. He was appointed a Special Ranger from his retirement until his death. He passed away on Feb. 18, 1976 in Lubbock, Texas.
Occupation	Bailey County Commissioner 1931-1934 Bailey County Deputy Sheriff 1935-1938 Bailey County Sheriff 1939-1944 Texas Ranger, 1944-1969
Spouse	Velma Cody Scott
Children	6 children
Deceased	02/18/1976
Deceased where	Lubbock, Texas

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