To plant a tree in memory of Melvin Renfro, please visit, Crown Memorial Centers specialize in Oregon Funeral, Burial, Cremation, Memorial Planning, Services and Arrangements. Now serving Salem and surrounding communities of: Albany, Brooks, Corvallis, Dallas, Detroit, Gervais, Independence, Jefferson, Keizer, Lebanon, Mill City, Monmouth, Scio, Stayton, Sublimity and Sweet Home. I wish I would've been able to have seen him more because it was always so quick when he was here in Dallas. Forward to Family & Friends; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. Melvin Lacy Renfro (born December 30, 1941) is a former American football player, a cornerback who spent his entire 14-year career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dallas Cowboys. https://crowncremationburial.com/.../7714/Melvin-Renfro/obituary.html Obituary Send Condolences; … He remains the Cowboys all-time leader in interceptions with 52 (In 1969 he led the NFL in interceptions with 10) and in career kickoff-return average (26.4 yards). I send Love, ♥️ and ???????? Renfro also collected 32 points outscoring every team except one, recording the state record with a 24.1 broad jump and winning the low hurdles, high hurdles and the half-mile relay team. 1 tree(s) planted in memory of Melvin Renfro, Judy Ruiz planted a tree in memory of Melvin Renfro, The family of Melvin Lacy Renfro uploaded a photo. He worked for 17 years at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX and then at Portland International Airport when he transferred back home in 2007. It was a pleasure to work with Melvin. Obituaries in the News. Angel, Mulino, Newberg, Oregon City, Sandy, Sherwood, Silverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Vancouver WA, West Linn, Wilsonville and Woodburn. In 1962, Renfro contributed to the university's first NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships|NCAA team championship]] by finishing second behind teammate Jerry Tarr in the 120-yard (110 m) high hurdles with a 13.8 time and third in the long jump with a 25'-11¼" (7.905 m) leap.[10]. May you Rest In Peace. I give thanks for the amazing Spirit of Melvin that Blessed this earth. [11], Renfro was drafted in the second round of the 1964 NFL draft, 17th overall, by the Dallas Cowboys. We will miss you now even more here in Houston ???? He was Track and Field News "High School Athlete of the Year" in 1960.[5]. January 25, 1964 - January 7, 2020 Oregon Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Melvin's Passing. Won't be the same without you... You will be missed for a long time! [14] He always had a smile on his face. On Thursday, January 16, the Rev. [2] During his time with the Cowboys, even though one of his teammates was former Olympic gold medalist Bob Hayes, many experts still considered him the best athlete on the team. From the start of his sophomore season he received recognition as one of the best and most complete running backs in college football, being able to run inside or outside, catch, block and play special teams.

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