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Gordon Redd Obituary
Mr. Redd served in the Army Medical Corp from May, 1943 to June 1945. He was the NCO in charge of the Dental Laboratory at Fort Bliss, Texas and served as General X-Ray Technician while in China. He was discharged as a sergeant.
Mr. Redd attended Mississippi State University for two years. In 1947 he became associated with Redd Pest Control Company and in 1952 moved to Gulfport as a partner in the Redd Pest Control Company of Gulfport. He established offices in Pascagoula, Gulfport, and Mobile. In 1970 Mr. Redd purchased J. C.'s (his brother) interest in the coastal operation and began to establish a highly successful and respected pest control business in Gulfport and throughout the Coastal area as well as in South Alabama. On September 29, 1988 Mr. Redd sold the coastal operation to two of his sons, Gordon, Jr. and Kenny, who have been involved in the company for several years. Now the third generation of the Redd family is associated with Redd Pest Solutions. The youngest son, Eddy, after graduating from Mississippi State University, chose to go into sales with a medical equipment company in Louisiana.
Mr. Redd was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Gulfport for 45 years, serving as President and was presented the Kiwanis Tablet of Honor. He held offices in several trade associations and was co-founder and served as President of MS Gulf Coast Crime Commission. He received The Laurel Wreath Award in 1976 and served as Elder of the Gulfport Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mable Livingston Redd of Mobile; three sons, Gordon L. Redd, Jr. (Donna) of Gulfport; Kenny Redd (Lesa) of Mobile, Eddy Redd (Karen) of Madisonville, LA; seven grandchildren, Bevin Redd Brewer (Eddie), Trey Redd, Brandon Redd, Jonathon Redd, Julia Grace Redd, Annie Redd, and William Redd; and three great-grandchildren, Tripp and Isabella Brewer and Joseph Tyler "J.T." Cox.
The funeral service will be Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Orange Grove Church of Christ on O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
The family prefers memorials to Mobile Christian School, 5900 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36609-3199.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. (228 831-2322).
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for Gordon Redd
Larry Jones
November 8, 2023
Remembrance of the passing of a tremendous individual.
Dorothy Bolinger
February 7, 2011
We have known Gordon and Mable for many years and worshipped together in Hattiesburg. Earl and I consider them dear friends. Mable, We are sorry to hear of the loss of this sweet soul and our thoughts and prayers of heart healing are with your family. We Love you dearly, Earl and Dorothy Bolinger
Jay & Barbara Nixon
February 1, 2011
Gordon, Kenny, and family. It was my priviledge to meet Mr. Redd many years ago and to see how proud he was of his sons. He was a true southern gentleman and will be missed.
jeff lawson
January 27, 2011
The Redd family,
My heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
I felt very blessed to have been able to meet and interview Mr. Redd years ago.
He was a true example of what the Christian spirit is all about.
Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Jeff Lawson
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Bill Miller
January 27, 2011
Dear Mrs. Redd and family. My family was sad to hear about Mr. Redd. I recall years ago when Mr. Redd was first establishing his Pest Control Business. My dad, Curtis Miller, Manager of Wayne Feed Store at the time, assisted Mr. Redd in setting up space with a phone and desk inside the Gulfport Wayne Feed Store. Mr. Redd enjoyed the fresh figs we raised each season as well as the pecans my dad raised. Gordon and Mrs. Mable remained fresh fig customers of my dad and mom for many years. Mr. Redd was a fine Christian person and my late dad so enjoyed his friendship. He will be missed by many but his community contribbutions will live forever in our hearts. His smile will never be forgotten.
Mr. Bill Miller, CWO5, USA, (Ret.)
Mrs. Carol Miller Fayard
Mrs. Curtis Miller
January 26, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with you...from one of your newest friends.. met in the hospital ...Minnie Hamilton..
p.s.My Dad Henry Adams still remains in Hospital under the care of Odyssey Hospice... Mable thank you for the referral.... they are wonderful
Rhonda Magnusen-Singley
January 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Y.A.
January 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nona Feeney
January 26, 2011
My prayers are with you in the lost of Gordon Sr. Ms Mable, Gordon, Kenny and Eddie...I will always remember looking up to your family as being such wonderful Christian examples in the church as well as in the business world. He is a beautiful soul. I will always remember that special smile. Just think of the many blessings the Lord bestowed on so many...not just family but throughout the community through Mr. Gordon.
Craig Cummings
January 26, 2011
Kenny,
We are praying for you and your entire family. Let us know when you need something.
Sincerely,
Craig Cummings and all Puckett Machinery Co. employees.
Bobbie & Mike Philpott
January 26, 2011
Please know that you are in our prayers. We love you all.
January 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Morris, Gerry and Cindy Johnson
Cathi Adams Gray
January 26, 2011
Mrs. Redd, Kenny, Eddy, and Gordon - my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man and leaves you with great memories; you will always have that and he will live in your heart. Love to you all.
Bruce Baker
January 25, 2011
Gordon,
Carla and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bruce and Carla Baker
Biloxi, Mississippi
Bruce and Carla Baker
January 25, 2011
Gordon,
Carla add I send you and your family our deepest condolances on the loss of your father. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Rose Mary Collins
January 25, 2011
My deepest condolences are with you at this time. Mr. Redd was a wonderful person and friend to the family. My prayers are with you. Rose Mary Collins
January 25, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Redd family at this time. We'll see you in Heaven, Gordon.
Jim and Peggy Ward
Samson, AL
TERRY MARTIN
January 25, 2011
Gordon,Kenny&family
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL WITH THE
LOSS OF YOUR DAD
Tim Odom (Estabrook)
January 25, 2011
Dear Gordon,Kenny & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Julie and Don Norris
January 25, 2011
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Mr. Redd was a wonderful man! May God surround you all with wonderful memories to help you through. God Bless!
Gail Walker
January 25, 2011
May God Bless and keep you at this time and always. May He make His face shine upon you.
Paul Padilla
January 25, 2011
I was fortunate enough to be acquainted with Mr. Redd and two of his sons: Gordon Jr,. and Kenny. Kenny and I were pretty close friends until he moved to oversee the Mobile division.
My heart goes out to the entire family, but you know that Mr. Gordon is looking down on us all right now, enjoying seeing some past friends and family, and awaiting to welcome all of his friends and family, who are fortunate to one day, be with him again,
Kindest regards,
Tommy Chambers
January 25, 2011
Gordon, I am sorry to hear about your father. I had the upmost respect for him as a customer and a friend.
Red Gudmundsson
January 25, 2011
Redd family. I am so sorry for your loss.I will miss my dear friend. Did not know him long enough but the short time I did, what a wonderful friend. We had many laughs together. Gordon, please forgive me for adding few things to my (true) stories to make them a little funnier. I will always miss our visits.
Red and Paula
Gordon L. Redd, Sr., Mable L. Redd and Willie L. Robinson on July 6, 2004
Willie L. Robinson
January 25, 2011
Gordon and Ms. Mable, may God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
January 25, 2011
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
Lafayette Moak
January 25, 2011
Mabel, we are very sorry for your loss and you are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless you and your family during this period.
Lafayette and Mary Moak, Orland Park, Il
January 25, 2011
Mable, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your life. Ruth Howell
January 25, 2011
Gordon Redd Sr. and the entire Redd family has beeen a blessing to the pest management industry. Mr. Redd will be missed, but the memory of his contributions to his family, his community and his industry will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -- The Staff of PCT Magazine
Allen & Stephanie Purvis
January 25, 2011
To the Whole Redd Family,
The honor and integrity I saw in Gordon Redd, Sr is proven by the continuation of those traits by his children and grandchildren. My condolences to you all. This grief will pass and then you will only hold the fond memories.
Babs (Weaver) Pool
January 25, 2011
Dear Mable, Gordon, Kenny & Eddy....wives and families. I am so sad to hear about "Mr. Redd" and my heart aches for all of you with his loss. What a legacy he left, and I am proud to say I was one who benefitted from those special virtues he possessed. He was a huge part of my life and my boys' lives at a very critical time. He certainly walked the Christian walk with always putting
God first, others second and himself third.
His generosity (and Mable's)toward me was exceptional and I am most thankful.
He taught me the lesson in life of "paying it forward" and I have been blessed to do just that. I recall his smile first and his "employees first "
philosophy.....it was indeed a blessing for me to work with him and all of you for over 12 years. I wish I could be at his service, but please know my heart and thoughts will be.
With my love and deepest sympathy .....Babs
Bit and Shain Ladner
January 25, 2011
Gordon, Shain and I are so sorry for the loss of your father. Please know our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Jimmy and Barbara Hudgins
January 24, 2011
Dear Ms. Mabel we are so sorry for your loss, we loved you and Gordon very much and enjoyed the times we had together. You are in our hearts and prayers.May God bless you and your family.
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