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CHARLES BROOKS REDD Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Ellis Funeral Home, LLC

1021 E. Lewis Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana

CHARLES REDD Obituary

CHARLES BROOKS REDD SR., 82, died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at home. He was born on July 11, 1930, in Detroit, Mich. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Jacqueline Adams Redd; children, Selma "Diane" Redd Massey, Georgia Redd Hubbard, Charles (Valeta) Redd Jr., Stephen (Christal) Redd, and Matthew Redd; grandchildren, Melissa (William) Winbush, Christina Redd, Shanita Redd, Whitney Redd, and Michael Redd; and a great-grandson, Malachi Redd. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rochelle Redd; sister, Georgia Redd Adams; brother, John Redd; daughter, Deborah Redd; and granddaughter, Monica Redd. Funeral service is noon Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Turner Chapel AME Church, with calling two hours prior. Calling also from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at Ellis Funeral Home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES REDD

34 Entries

Dave Lambert

February 5, 2013

Anything I were to say about Charles would be redundant. There are many in this town who knew him much better than I. I will say that his passing has left a large whole in the social conscience of this city. He will be missed - alot
Dave Lambert

Brenda Simpson

February 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gwendolyn Brown&Family

February 2, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carolyn Moore

February 2, 2013

May Gods Peace comfort you during this time. Charles did let his light shine while here on earth.

Jesse and Georgianna Sullivan

February 2, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ora Jean (Blunt) Jackson

February 2, 2013

Jackie and the Redd Family my heart is very sad to hear the news of my friend Charles Redd. I meant Mr. Redd in 1969 when a group of us decided to walk out of Central high school because we wanted to be taught Black History. Mr. Redd supported us and gave us a place to meet. Charles Redd was always there for the people of Fort Wayne and loved his family and friends he will be very missed.

Central High School, Class of '64

Dixie Landis Bradley

February 1, 2013

Hi, Jackie -- so sorry to hear of your loss. He leaves a wonderful legacy for the City and his family.

Evelyn J. Frierson

January 31, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are for the family and friends or Mr. Redd. I am so sorry for your loss.

Anita Payton

January 31, 2013

Jackie, my former boss back in 1987 at Lincoln Financial Group, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the Redd Family. Our God is faithful; even in death.

Marie Winfrey

January 31, 2013

Jackie,I am so sorry for your loss.I am so glad that I got to meet you and Charles.My thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless You Both.

Joanna Patterson

January 31, 2013

To the Redd and Adams Family: You have my deepest sympathy during your time of loss. Mr. Redd was a wonderful man who impacted the lives of those within our community. Jackie, I wish that I could be there at Turner on Saturday to celebrate his homegoing!!! But not just that, but to be there for you and the rest of the family. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. May God give you the strength you need to go through this season of loss in your life. I love you!!!

Dr. DeLois McKinley-Eldridge

January 30, 2013

My prayers are with Jackie and the Redd Family. lI thank God that I was introduced to Charle Brooks Redd. I credit him for who I have become today in this community. I learned, under his leadership, how to mobilize a community to fight for what you needed to and compromise if you had to. Charles, was a people's person. He always said "you can do ". I worked for Charles at the Urban League, in the Freedom Schools, Voter Registration , Directed the FWUL'S Where It's At Youth Center . He urged me to apply and work for MHRC, as an Investigator & Director, to run and win a County Council seat for the first district and to be a great community advocate. Fort Wayne is a better city because of Mr. Charles Brooks Redd..Thank You!

Jim Blanks

January 30, 2013

Condolences to the Redd family..Charles was a mentor..leader..and a positive influence in my life..having worked with him a period of time..and seeing his interaction and non-verbal communications skills gave me insight many years ago on how to proceed when odds may be stacked agianst you..he was humorous..humble..and a true icon of this city..he led when it was time to lead..and did so with grace and effectiveness..he will be missed..rest peacefully sir.

Anita Waller and family

January 30, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jaree Ervin

January 30, 2013

My prayers are with the Redd family, I have many found memories of Mr. Redd. He was a great neighbor and friend.

Wanda Washington

January 30, 2013

Jackie, my heart hurts for you. You two were great teammates in our family. Charles was supportive, loving, encouraging, caring and kind. I will miss his great bar-b-que, and his engaging willingness to offer life changing advice. A crown awaits him. May the Lord comfort you and lead you through waters that flow peacefully in His care and love. Cousin Wanda

Mary Ella Cabell

January 30, 2013

To Jackie & Family, I,m So sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers will go with you & family @ this difercult Time.

Marcia Fields

January 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Monica Fields

January 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ron&Antia Fields

January 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JIMMY STARKS & FAMILY

January 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 30, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

Cynthia Babb-Martin & Family

January 30, 2013

Jackie,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Peggy Williams

January 30, 2013

Jackie and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peggy Stephens-Williams

Diana Stephens-Scruggs

January 30, 2013

To Jackie and the Redd Family:

Oh what a mighty God we serve. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Charles impacted my life in so many ways and I can say to God be the glory for the good works he has done.

Be encourged in knowing he is rejoicing with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ somewhere around God's throne still smiling that beautiful smile of his.

My prayers are with you.

Jada Tolbert

January 30, 2013

The Redd Family
May God Bless and strength you in your time of sorrow.
Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Jada Tolbert & Family

James & Mary Smith

January 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Keisha Thierry Mildor

January 30, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. May God help you through this difficult time.

Emma Rene Ervin

January 30, 2013

To Jackie, Steve, Christal and the Redd Family. I was so sorry to hear of Charles passing. May the memory of his legacy and the inspiration he shared bring you comfort, joy and peace.

Adrian Wells

January 30, 2013

Our condolences Jackie and the Redd family on behalf of the African American Genealogy Society of Fort Wayne.
Adrian Wells-Historian

Terry Haffner

January 30, 2013

I always enjoyed running into Charles as he was a true activist/advocate and just a kind gentleman.Charles,many times would say,''Terry,you need to run for City Council.''
God bless you old friend.

Elder Diandra Bru;en

January 30, 2013

To: Steve and Christal and the Redd Family:

on Behalf of the New Horizon Church. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. My prayers for comfort and peace during this transition are with you all. Remember to be absent from the physical body is to be present with the Lord.

Love you both

Jane (Jackson) Schurr

January 30, 2013

Jackie please accept my sympathies on your loss. I have fond memories of working with you at LNL and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Phyllis Cresswell

January 29, 2013

To the Family of Charles Redd: Although I did not personally know Mr. Redd, I suspect that my parents, Delmar and Edna Blanks knew him very well. My cousin, Jimmy Blanks forwarded the obit as written in the paper of his passing via Facebook. I was moved as I read that he wondered if what he had achieved during his life made a difference to anyone. Well, I believe he made a difference in my life. I know that my parents, especially my Mom because she was part of the staff of the Urban League, and my godparents, Helen and Tom Brown were instrumental in ensuring that several of my classmates and I were given the opportunity to succeed by integrating us into elementary schools around the city of Fort Wayne versus having children between the ages of 10 and 12 sent to Central High School as a result of overcrowding at the then McCulloch Elementary and other schools during the late 1960's. I believe the efforts of this generation of activists in Fort Wayne allowed me to succeed in life and attain the goals that I wanted to achieve in my career as an engineer and inventor. I just want to say to you that we all achieve things in life that impacts someone in some form or another. I am certain that he made an impact on many others as well. My thoughts and prayers to you during your time of loss.

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