Benjamin Redd

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest on Sunday, March 11th, 2012, Mr. Mr. Benjamin Edward Eddie Redd, Sr., 57, husband of 35 years to Mrs. Leona Lonie Wright Redd. Eddie was born in Aiken, SC to David Thomas and the late Alberta Kneece Redd and was a lifelong area resident. He was the owner and operator of Eddie Redd's Unique Motorcycles since 1984 and worked along with his father, brother and son. He has built motorcycles that have appeared in movies and music videos featuring actors such as Tommy Lee Jones and Kurt Russell. Eddie's passions for motorcycles brought him to know many customers that became friends. He loved to ride to the Cherokee Mountains. His passions for building bikes lead him into restoring classic & hot rod automobiles. The time spent with his son was the time he cherished the most. When not working at his shop, Eddie worked building Plant Vogtle with the Boilermaker's Union, Savannah, GA, Contract Management, and Grade South. He was a member of Graniteville First Baptist Church and his heart was planted at First Baptist Church of Montmorenci. Surviving with his wife and father, is a son, Benjamin Edward Redd, Jr, North Augusta, SC; his brother, David Timothy Redd (Diane P.), North Augusta, SC; a niece, Lara Simpers and a great niece Claudia Parrish. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Monmorenci, 44 Old Barnwell Road, Montmorenci, SC 29839 with Dr. Tommy Richardson and Revs. Stephen L. Henricks and Gene Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Dandridge, Jamie Dandridge, Bobby Maxey, Bruce Turner, Tony Cromer, Eddie Ednefield and Harold Lotz. Deacon's and the church family of First Baptist of Montmorenci will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. If desired memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church Montmorenci, PO Box 117, Montmorenci, SC 29839. Friends may call at the family residence or on Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 at the funeral home. The Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC (803. 593.8778) is assisting the Redd Family with the funeral arrangements. Visit our online registry at HatcherFuneralHome.com Eddie Redd's Unique Motorcycles