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Willie Redmond Obituary
March 6, 1933 - November 16, 2020
Columbia, South Carolina - Deacon Willie Joe Redmond, Sr. widower of the late Ellen Todd Redmond, passed on Monday, November 16, 2020 at NHC-Parklane in Columbia, SC. He was born in Fountain Inn, S.C., the son of the late Joe E. and Algienell Grant Redmond, on March 6, 1933.
Deacon Redmond was a member of First Nazareth Baptist Church, where he served as the Clerk of the Church from 2003 to 2016. There, he was also a member of the Brotherhood Ministry and was the Deacon-representative to The Women Working Society. Deacon Redmond was also affiliated with Prince Hall Masons Lodge #319. He was a graduate of Bryson High School and Midlands Technical College.
Deacon Redmond retired from Food Lion Groceries 1992. He then served as a substitute teacher in Richland School District One. Deacon Redmond was a licensed barber for 60+ years, first in Greenville, SC. He later retired his clippers in Columbia, SC in 2016.
Public viewing will be held at the A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel on Sunday, November 22 from 1:30 – 7:00 and Monday, November 23 from 9:00 – 10:00. Services will be held on Monday, November 23, at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery at 12:00.
Deacon Redmond is survived by his children Naylene (Kenneth) Richardson, Vincent Redmond, Cathy Redmond-Dilligard of Columbia, SC and Dr. Willie Joe Redmond, Jr. of Cape Girardeau, MO; his grandchildren Jonathan Richardson, Jeremy Richardson and Maya Dilligard; a brother, James (Patricia) Redmond of Columbia, SC and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by A. A. Dicks Funeral Home, 2548 Main Street, Columbia, SC.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Roger B Ghent
November 24, 2020
He was one of my best friends at NHC when my mom was there. He was a wonderful man and a great friend to me. He always had an upbeat attitude and a smile for me when I visited. RIP
my friend.
Tommy Javis
November 23, 2020
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.
Benedict College Booster Club
November 22, 2020
Condolences to the Redmond family. James and Pat you are in our prayers.
Benedict College Booster Club
November 22, 2020
Condolences to the the Redmond family. James and Pat you all are in our prayers.
Lisa Cooley Ashmore
November 22, 2020
Sending our condolences to the Redmond family you are in our thoughts and prayers. My dad and I have fond memories of Mr. Redmond. Prayers sent from Lisa Cooley Ashmore Greenville, SC and Grady and Joyce Cooley, Mauldin, SC
Angela D. Simon
November 22, 2020
Naylene and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father in June, so I know well how you must feel. I pray for comfort and strength for your family.
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