John Lawrence Render, 73, of Hopkinsville, KY died Monday, September 7, 2024 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

Services will be private. Dogwood Funerals & Cremations of Hopkinsville is in charge of the arrangements.

A native of Norfolk, VA he was born September 24, 1951 the son of the late Wendell and Betty Mae Render. He was retired from Phelps Dodge. Following retirement, he went to work at the Walmart Supercenter, where he worked as a greeter and stocked shelves.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Render.

Survivors include his daughter: Angela Manners of Dover, TN; his son: Chris Render of Kansas City, MO; his brother: Robert Render of Hopkinsville, KY; his sisters: Deborah Render of Hopkinsville, KY and Carol Payne of Bowling Green, KY; his grandchildren: Brittani Powell, Paige Manners, and Michael Manners, and his great grandchildren: Adrian Powell, Aiden Powell, and Greysen Manners.