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George "Riley" Reddish - JESUP - George "Riley" Reddish, 74, died April 1, 2008. The Wayne Co. Ga, native was a member of First Baptist Church, Golden Rulers Sunday School Class, a retired Field Representative for the Georgia Department of Labor, during which time he represented the 6th District in the Georgia Senate, following two terms as Senator, he returned to the Georgia Department of Labor to complete 28 years of employment. He was a former Sheriff of Wayne County and attended FBI Academy of Quantico, VA. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, where he rose through the ranks to become a Corporal, before finishing his tour of duty. He was a director with Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation and also served as "yard assistant" to his wife of 49 years. Survivors: wife, Shirley Wilson Reddish; daughters and sons in law, Joyce and Greg Strickland, Carol and David Earl Keith; sisters and brothers in law, Margaret Bowman, Nadine Lamb, Betty and C. J. Smiley. Visitation: 1-3 pm Thursday from Jesup First Baptist Church. Funeral: 3pm Thursday from Jesup First Baptist Church. Burial: Jesup City Cemetery. Memorials: Finishing with Faith Building Fund of First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1115, Jesup, GA 31598, Hospice Building Fund of Jesup, Ga, 117 Drennon Dr., Jesup, Ga, 31545 or Hospice of Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406 Please sign the guestbook at our website; www.rinehartandsons.com Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Savannah Morning News April 2, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Apr. 2, 2008.

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Carolyn Kendrick Owens

April 20, 2008

Wayne County has lost a great leader and gentleman. We will miss him dearly. My mother thought a lot of Riley; he was always so kind to her. May the presence and peace of God comfort and strengthen you during this time of sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.

Covin Bennett

April 4, 2008

It was with great sadness that I learned of my classmate and friend Riley's passing. I always enjoyed seeing him on my visits back to Jesup. I still remember with fondness many of our youthfull escapades. May the Holy Spirit comfort you at this time.
With Sympathy,

LEATHA & PAUL JR. SCOTT

April 4, 2008

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST. OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY. ALL OF YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL.YOU ALL TRULY ANGELS OF GOD.WE HAVE ALOT OF FAWN MEMORIES OF ALL OF YOU.

Lalah Kennedy

April 3, 2008

Dear Shirley,
I was saddened when I saw Riley's obituary in the newspaper. Although we haven't kept in close contact since the days he and Joe served together in the Senate, I will always have warm memories of those times. I send my love and deepest sympathy.

HARRISON MCDONALD

April 2, 2008

Riley is now part of the Lord's Corps. May his soul rest in peace. He was my high school classmate.

Jim & Betty Tolbert

April 2, 2008

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all the Family.

Lori Surrency Kessler

April 2, 2008

Carol,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard it is to lose your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ralph & Gwen Ward Ward

April 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Our love to all.

Gary & Wanda Moody

April 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Wm D & Virginia Floyd

April 2, 2008

Dear family,
Riley's many acts of service to his family, community and country will long be remembered with gratitude and respect. We send our love and prayers to family and friends and am so glad that we had the privilege of knowing him.

Carla Goodwin

April 2, 2008

With Deepest Sympathy,

Carla Goodwin and the Staff at Bank of America in Jesup.

Lila McKay

April 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to all the family


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Walter Meeks

April 2, 2008

I've enjoyed knowing Riley for nearly sixty years and will miss his wit and bright presence at REA meetings. Please accept this offer of condolences in this time of parting and sorrow.

Don WELLONS

April 2, 2008

Shirley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Riley will be missed.

Catherine Milikin Thornton

April 2, 2008

My sincere condolences to Mr. Riley's family. He was always a good friend to my parents.

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