Obituaries
Robert Eldon Rencher
By Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home
Apr 14, 2025
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Bonham, Texas -- Robert Eldon Rencher died peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Bonham, Texas. He was born in Bonham, January 19, 1944, to Vurlas Vernon Rencher and Veda Jestine McRae.

Robert attended school in Ivanhoe, Texas, and was baptized as a child in the Red River. He married Betty Wilkerson in 1963, and together, they had one son, Ronnie.

A long haul truck driver for 44 years, Robert retired from ABF Freight Lines in 2004.

In 1974 Robert married Dixie Null. Throughout his life, he enjoyed working with his cattle and after retiring to Lake Bonham, he was able to devote himself to raising cattle
full time. Dixie preceded him in death in 2014.

Robert loved ranching and his cows. The last years of his life were happy as he shared his life and ranching with his companion, Brenda Page.

He was a good friend, and a Master Mason who never spoke ill of anyone.

He was preceded in death by father, Verlas Vernon Rencher and brother, William "Bill" Vernon Rencher.

Survivors include his son, Ronnie Glen Rencher and grandson, John Austin Rencher. Mother, Veda Nichols
Brother, Richard Rencher and wife Shirley. Sister, Verlane Day Uncle, JC McRae and wife Pat. Companion: Brenda Page. Stepson, Chuck Null (Dawn) and their children, Chad Null, Robert Allen Null and Madelyn Null.
Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was buried in Duplex Cemetery in a private ceremony officiated by Pastor Kevin Lane.

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