KEVIN ASHLEY RENTZELL, age 54, of Chattanooga, Tenn. formerly of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2017, following an automobile accident on U.S. 41, in Marion County, Tenn.  Mr. Rentzell was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on October 19, 1962, to the late Robert Lewis Rentzell and Beverly Ashley Rentzell.  He was a self-employed backhoe operator and excavator and owner of R K Dirt Work in Decherd, Tenn., he was also the owner of Reminisce Antiques in Tullahoma, Tenn, he also assisted Tammy at Larry's Bar-B-Que in Decherd for past 16 years.  Mr. Rentzell was a former professional motorcycle road racer.  He was an 8 time National Sprint Champion, and 4 time Endurance Champion during the 1980's and early 1990's.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Rentzell was preceded in death by his brothers; Robert "Bob" Rentzell  and William Rentzell.  He is survived by his daughter's; Amanda Rentzell of Gig Harbor, Washington, Victoria Rentzell of Estill Springs, Tenn., brother, Stephen Lindsey Rentzell of Red Bank, Tenn.  Mother of his daughter, Victoria, Tammy Keese of Estill Springs.

Visitation for Mr. Rentzell will be held from 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 11, In the chapel of Grant Funeral Services. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 P.M.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3pm, June 25th, 2017 at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.