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Richard Redd Obituary

COLUMBIA - Services for Mr. Richard Wesley Redd, Sr. will be held Friday 1:00 p.m. (viewing at noon) at Trinity Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening, beginning at 6:00, at Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel.

Surviving are his wife, Ella Smith Redd; daughters, Brenda Redd (Randolph) Harris and Iris Redd (Hollie) Wright; sons, Richard Jr., Ernest (Terrell), Master Sgt. Timothy (Janice), and Mark Redd; mother, Rebecca Alston Redd; sisters, Yvonne Redd Martin and Lawanda Redd Williams; 26 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends. www.leevy.com

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Published by The State on Sep. 9, 2010.

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Iris D.

September 3, 2025

Dad,
It's been 15 years since you left us to be with the Lord. We miss you more and more each passing day. Your smile, your laughter and let's not forget those birthday parties that you loved so much! You were the life of the party!! Until we see each other again...I love you!

Your sweet baby girl!

Iris D

September 3, 2024

Dad, it has been 14 long years without you here, but you have remained in my heart. I think if you often and the wonderful times we had together. I miss you so very much!! Until we see each other again....I love you

Iris Redd-Wright

September 10, 2010

Dad, you were absolutely the best dad anyone could have ever asked for. I have so many great memories of you. You were a friend to everyone and even a father to those who needed one. I am going to miss talking to you 3-4 times a day and seeing your smiling face. You definitely loved all of your children: Richard Jr., Ernest, Timothy, Mark, Brenda, Yvette and myself. As well as your many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We shared so many good times together over the years...so many. Dad, thanks for being you! Rest well and I will see you when I get there. In Christ's Peace, your baby girl...Sweet Iris (as you always called me)

don jennings

September 10, 2010

to the redd family from don jennings and family stay with GOD.ms redd you are the blessing when they were few yvonne my class mate and friend, GOD HAS SPOKE!!!

Reginald Redd-Reed

September 9, 2010

Aunt Yvonne & Grandmother,

Know that Granddaddy is in a better place and suffers no longer. Take comfort in the words of Psalm 23 and solace in Psalm 121. The both of you are in our continued prayers.


Bernard R. Day (Richard Redd's first and eldest child)
Reginald A. Redd-Reed(eldest grandchild)
Kantreice L. Reed(granddaughter)

Albert Redd Jr

September 9, 2010

To my South Carolina Family, May the Lord provide all that you need to see you through.

Henry Bush

September 9, 2010

We are definetely praying for you during this difficult time. May God continue to encourage you. Pastor Henry Bush, Atlanta, GA

Cynthia Hawkins-Goodwin

September 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Raymond Gayten

September 9, 2010

Peace, Prayers and Blessings the Redd Family. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

William Hare

September 9, 2010

To the Redd Family:
My Prayers and Blessings are with you. The closeness of your family is GOdly. God will continue to supply ALL of your needs.
William T.

LaWanda Williams

September 9, 2010

To my Sister-in-law Ella, My nieces, nephews, sister(Yvonne) and my beloved Mother Rebecca Redd, my heart is so Heavy now. I've lost the only brother I've ever known. I know the Lord will bring our family through this as we mourn the passing of our loved one. I LOVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. LaWanda Redd Williams
John's babysister as he always called me.

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