Lyvon J. Reddish

Lyvon J. Reddish obituary

Lyvon J. Reddish

Lyvon Reddish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home - Cedartown on Dec. 1, 2025.
Mr. Lyvon J. Reddish, age 78, of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1947 in Franklin, Georgia. He was the son to the late Lyvoid and Ethel Timms Reddish.

Mr. Reddish is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Sue Roberson Reddish; daughters, Alita Henderson and Dana Benefield (Brad); sons, Brian L. Reddish and Ronald Reddish "Roscoe" (Jennifer); sister, Doris Knight (Buddy); 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and several other extended family members.

Mr. Reddish is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lola Thompson and brothers, Virgil Reddish and Billy Reddish.

In keeping with Mr. Reddish's wishes he was cremated and a private memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at one o'clock in the afternoon (central time) at Friendship Baptist Church, 50 County Road 93, Centre, Alabama 35960.

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.

The Olin L. Gammage and Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mr. Lyvon J. Reddish.

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