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Eugene Redd Obituary

REDD Bishop Eugene A. Redd, age 84, of Ansonia peacefully passed away on January 14, 2009 at Masonicare Healthcare Center, Wallingford. Beloved husband of Dorothy Simmons Redd for 58 years, Bishop Redd was born in Milligan College, Tennessee on August 5, 1924. He was the son of the late Deacon Walter and Pastor Viola Malone Redd of Johnson City, Tenn., where he grew up. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as the pastor of Star Bethlehem Church in Ansonia for 42 years, and served as the chairman for the Connecticut District Council, as the District Elder, and as Bishop for the 20th Episcopal District for the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. serving Connecticut, Springfield, Massachusetts and Rhode Island from 1988 until 1996. He remained active as Bishop Emeritus doing the Lord's work of preaching, teaching, and counseling until his passing. Prior to his full time ministry, Bishop Redd owned and operated a number of small businesses in New Haven, Connecticut, was employed with the Ansonia Housing Authority, and for the State of Connecticut Employment Services. He was actively involved in the Ansonia community: North End Community Action Association, TEAM Inc., Senior Citizen Organization, VARCA, Committee for Adult Basic Education, and the Corporate Board for Ansonia Savings Bank. He served on the Valley Housing Task Force, was a Trustee for Griffin Hospital serving on numerous committees, served on the City of Ansonia's Human Relations Council, Charter Revision Committee and many other organizations and committees throughout the Valley. In addition to his loving wife, Dorothy Simmons Redd, he leaves cherished memories to his six children and spouses: Eugene and Janet Russaw, Sherril and J. Meany Redd, Priscilla and Thomas Black, Melissa Redd Waddell, Ronja and Terri Goldson; and foster daughter, Tara Spencer. He also leaves 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, 20 godchildren, and a host of loving friends. He lovingly leaves Kathy Lewis Edwards and Diane Stroman. He is also survived by his brothers, Bishop Aaron Redd Sr. and Samuel Redd, and sister, Naomi Redd. He is predeceased by his brother, John Redd and sister, Mary Elizabeth Redd. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 22 at Star Bethlehem Church, 18 Lester St. Ansonia. Funeral services will be held on Friday evening, January 23 at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, 782 Orchard Street, New Haven. Viewing from 5 to 7 p.m.; Services at 7 p.m. Arrangements are by Jenkins-King Funeral Home, 12 Franklin Street, Ansonia. www.jenkinskingfh.com. A private interment will be held Saturday at 10a.m. at Beaverdale Cemetery, New Haven/Hamden, where military honors will be accorded.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 20, 2009.

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Ron Bailey

January 22, 2009

To the Family, thank you for sharing your father with me. I spent a great deal of time talking about God with someone who knew, Dad. He was just like a father to me as you know and I miss him. God bless all of you,.

Elestine, Arnold Jr, Nicole and Perri Nicholson

January 22, 2009

I am so glad that Bishop Redd was my pastor. He always had an encouraging word for me and my family. I always loved to hear him preach, teach. I am so glad that he blessed my son, Perri 25 years ago.

Sis. Redd and family we are praying for you. You will always be apart of my family.

Pastor Carolyn Hardison

January 22, 2009

Bishop Redd, will always be remembered as my Bishop who encouraged me greatly even in his sickness to hold fast and not compromise,he was a friend indeed , and a mentor who pushed me to be all I could be in the Lord. Bishop will be greatly missed but " We shall rise again:"
Sis Redd, and family you are in our prayers

William and Wanda Parmlee

January 22, 2009

Bishop Redd has been a wonderful preacher, mentor, teacher, counselor, father and friend. We are thankful for the "gift" God has given to us and will always cherish his words of wisdom, encouragement and love and though saddened by the loss, we rejoice knowing we will see him again.

Sis.Bonnie Maloney

January 21, 2009

Be encouraged, keep the faith,for he will rise again.

Sis.Tanya Jones

January 21, 2009

Memories of him will always stay in the hearts of man.For he truely spoke and taught the words of God.May God bless and comfort the family in this time of loss.

Kathy Lewis Russell

January 21, 2009

Ronja, Priscilla, Sherrill, and Melissa

As our Knees are bended night and day only so we can
pray, pray, pray..

Our soles are lifted by God and love, only because our father taught us.

The smell of popcorn and a TV show was just the pleasures and delight of him, a man which love life and truly God … a man with grace, pride and dignity and such love for all kind.

The remembrance of courage and discipline, remembrance of worship and praise, the remembrance of a man a husband and definitely a man of …………………………GOD

KATHY…..

Sharon Craddock

January 21, 2009

I sit with tears of sadness and joy, as I reflect on this wonderful "man of God". His instruction and inspiration will always be with me. "Rest on Bishop". My prayers are with the entire family. Asst. Pastor Sharon Craddock-Calvary Temple Christian Center, Bpt, Ct.

Lorraine Luke (Younger)

January 21, 2009

Sis. Redd & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Poppa Redd was a very special man.

ronja goldson

January 21, 2009

To our father and grandfather,
we love you and will miss seeing you.
God has you now and we are so happy for all the years God gave us with you.
Love always
Terri Sr, Ronja(Darleen), Tiffany, Tegan and Terri Jr.

John & Marcia D'Alexander

January 21, 2009

To the Redd Family,
Marcia and I would like to extend our sincere condolences for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
"Come it must, but when it does it is always too soon." Anonymous

Rontaya Bailey

January 20, 2009

I love you Grandaddy.
Love Rontaya

melvin wilkes

January 20, 2009

you have my sympathy

Bishop John Thompson

January 20, 2009

It is with a heavy spirit yet a grateful heart that we are saying good bye to some of our forefathers. They have instructed us and lead us and now they are gone on home to meet the Master! We know this is not farewell rather, see you on the other side. Bishop Redd has been an inspiration to my wife and I and we celebrate his homegoing because he made it over! Our love and prayers go with the entire family. Bishop & Lady John R. Thompson, Sr. of Calvary Temple Christian Center, Bpt, CT calvarytemplecc.org

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