Wallace J. "Wally/Jim" Renton Jr. 79 went to be with the Lord with family at his side on December 7, 2008. Wally was born, raised and educated in Brockton. He was the son of the late Sarah (Murdock) and Wallace J. Renton Sr. He lived in Bridgewater since moving from Brockton in 1973. Wally was a graduate of Fitchburg State College and was an electro mechanical engineer. He was employed by Compu Graphic in Wilmington. He was a WWII Air Force Veteran, a member of the American Legion, Baalis Sanford Lodge AF& AM in Brockton, Puritan Lodge AF & AM in Bridgewater, Shedad Grotto, Brockton Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Scotland Links Golf Course Commission and Central Square Congregational Church in Bridgewater. Wally is survived by a loving wife Elizabeth A. (Folger) Renton, daughters Kathleen B. Belville of Lakeville, Paula A. Burge of Orleans, Millicent D. Stevens of Harwich, brother Arthur B. Renton of OR, sister Marilyn Garcia of CA and brother W. Leslie Renton of RI. He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 1 predeceased Granddaughter, 8 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews. Visiting Hours Friday 2-4 & 6-9 PM and Funeral Service Saturday at 11:00 AM will be held at Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rt.18) Bridgewater, followed by the interment at Purchade Cemetery in Middleboro.