Dewey C. Renick Jr. was born on October 28, 1921 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was the son of Dewey C. Renick and Fern Renick. He attented Virginia Tech and served as Lieutenant during World War II. Renick was a pilot who served with the Fifth Air Force Fighter Command. Dewey C. Renick Jr. was killed in action on March 27, 1945 over the Luzon mountains in the Phillipines. Renick received multiple medals in recognition of his service including the Purple Heart.