Stephen F. Brenning, 82, passed away peacefully at home and joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 19, 2024, in Weatherford, Texas.
Steve was born in Clinton, Illinois in 1941. He grew up in Arlington, Texas, graduating from Arlington High School. He was president of his Freshman class and a star athlete in football, track, and baseball. Steve was also an avid golfer throughout his life. Steve and his wife Karon later moved from Arlington to Mansfield to raise their two sons. Later in life they relocated to Weatherford and enjoyed retirement. Steve and Karon have been members of North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford since 2004.
In the 1980s, Steve dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and served his LORD and others for the remainder of his life. Steve loved talking to and serving people. Viewing his work as his mission field, he always made it a point to share his faith with his customers and pray for them and with them. Steve was also an advisor at the Center of Hope in Weatherford.
The Canyon West Golf Club was a big part of Steve's life after he retired. He loved playing golf there and also served as a Marshall for several years. In addition, as a life-long Texas Rangers fan, Steve was finally able to see them win a World Series last year.
Steve was lovingly called Grandfather by his two granddaughters and their children. He was always his great grandchildren's favorite person at family gatherings.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Thelma Brenning, and his brother-in-law, Billy Tibbetts. He is survived by his wife Karon Brenning, son Shawn Brenning and wife April, son Page Brenning and wife Micah, granddaughters Shannon Brenning and Mandy Grant and great grandchildren Aurora, Huntley, Arlo and Josie. He is also survived by his sister Sandy Tibbetts, sister Jill Wreyford, and her husband Stan and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be officiated by Van Houser on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm St., Weatherford, Texas.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
913 N Elm St
Thursday, April 25, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
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