Russell Readhimer Obituary

Russell Reginal Readhimer

BOSSIER CITY, LA - Russell R. Readhimer, 91, was born March 3, 1923 in Dykesville, LA to Thomas C. and Clarice Readhimer. His home going was February 18, 2015, after a short illness.

Graveside services for Russell will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Forest Park East Cemetery in Shreveport, LA. Brother Ed Baswell will officiate. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA.

Russell was a flight officer in the Army Air Corps. He was a pilot and flight instructor. In his earlier years he crop dusted. Russell opened Readhimer's Used Cars and ran it until his retirement. He enjoyed flying, fishing and gardening. He was active in many organizations. He was a frequent patron at the Shreveport Downtown Airport restaurant.

Preceding Russell in death were his parents, his brothers, Cecil, Earl and Harold Readhimer; infant son and infant daughter, son, Reggie L. Readhimer; first wife, Melba J. Jackson; third wife, Katherine Broughton and fourth wife, Mary Durbin. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Rodney Readhimer; daughter, Lisa Garrett; grandchildren, Brandon and Miranda Garrett; sister, Lucille Liner; numerous wonderful step-children from previous marriages.

The family would like to say how much they appreciate the professional care, concern and support from all the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Overton-Brooks VA Medical Center and the Shreveport-Bossier Hospice.

You will be truly missed by all who knew and loved you.

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Published by Shreveport Times on Feb. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Readhimer

6 Entries

Jerry Bufkin

February 22, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Readhimer family. Mr. Readhimer was a good honest man that helped a lot of us get a vehicle all those years ago. I bought two, a truck and a car, from him and they were excellent vehicles. Wish I had them back. He was a man of his word. RIP Mr. Readhimer.

Sharon Readhimer Snider

February 20, 2015

RIP sweet Russell. I'm proud you were my step dad. You always greeted me with a hug and the same when I would leave. You brought joy to the last 9 years of my mom's life. Took her places she always wanted to go. Loved it when you took her dancing, loved her fellowship on Saturdays at the airport. Thank you for always buying her flowers and cards. You made her very happy. You were a good daddy and your children are proof of the good man you were. You were a tender hearted sweet soul. Smart as a whip and could put a rock in the ground and grow a beautiful garden. Heaven just got greener with all your good vegetables and most of all the best corn hands down!!!! We will miss you and we really did love you. RIP

February 20, 2015

Lisa & Rodney,
So sorry for the loss of your father. He was a dear friend to my parents and our family. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
~Sarah Kent

Cliff & Karen Whitt and Family

February 20, 2015

We were blessed to know this great man. He will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. <3

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

February 20, 2015

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Russell R. Readhimer our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Russell. And to Russell it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Russell, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,011 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Russell's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Jack, Barbara, Stephen and Karen Boyd

February 19, 2015

Our heartfelt love and prayers are with you all in the loss of Uncle Russell.

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