James "Jimmy" H. Rencher, 75, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 10, 2014 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 8, 1939 he was the loving son of the late James H. and Ella Lena Hill Rencher.

Jimmy was the loving husband of Mary Elizabeth Rencher whom he married in Avenue, MD on November 21, 1979.

Jimmy is survived by his children: Elizabeth Darlene Scott (Donald) of PA, Mary Bernadette Raley of Compton, MD Walter Raley (Sheila) of Hollywood, MD, Thomas Edward Raley (Dawn) of Leonardtown, MD, Violet Elaine Hoffman of Baltimore, MD, Rose Marie Dick (Scott) of OH, Joseph Leonard Raley, Jr. (Charlene) of Baltimore, MD, 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his son John Mills Raley.

Jimmy attended St. Michael's School and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. Jimmy served in the United States Air Force from December 9, 1958 to April 6, 1961, and was stationed at Air Force Base, GA. He worked as a Tractor Trailer Driver for Abline and JMX for 30 years.

Jimmy belonged to the American Legion Post 221 in Avenue, MD. He enjoyed automotive repair, fishing, gardening, camping with family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by American Legion Prayers at 7:15 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on February 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 or Seventh District Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609, and/or the American Legion Post #221, P.O. Box 98, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.