Jared Reddick

COLUMBIA — Jared R. Reddick, 36 years old, of Columbia, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Evelyn's House, Creve Coeur, Missouri, following an extended illness.

He was born Feb. 10, 1984, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Randy and Kristine, nee Shive, Reddick, who survive him.

He was married to Megan, nee Annerino, Reddick, who survives him. They were married June 18, 2011, in Tinley Park, Illinois.

Jared was an officer with the Police Department of Columbia. He was a man of integrity, truly one of a kind; he always did the right thing even when nobody was watching. When he wasn't protecting our community, he was busy being a hero to his wife and two daughters. He loved fishing, hunting, traveling, and going on adventures with his girls. His fun loving ways, unmistakable voice, big smile, and bright blue eyes will be terribly missed by everyone that was blessed and fortunate enough to know him. He is with his Lord and Savior.

Also, surviving are his two daughters, Raegan and Leah Reddick; sister, Jessica (Michael) Eddy; mother-in-law, Margaret Brannigan; brother-in-law, Charlie Annerino; sister-in-law, Amy (Keith) O'Donnell; beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rolland Shive.

Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Columbia and Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., at the church.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 14, at the church, with Pastor Steven Greer, officiating. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Backstoppers, 10411 Clayton Road, Ste: 203, St. Louis, Missouri, 63131.

For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.

Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.