Robert Redmond Obituary (2022)

Robert Lee Redmond was born to Versie and William Redmond in Lexington, Mississippi on October 26, 1931. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan by his aunt, Clara, and her family. He worked at the Highland Park Chrysler Plant, mostly in the upholstery shop. He was married to Rainey until her death in 2009. Together they had four children. In Detroit, they learned about Jehovah and symbolized their dedication by water baptism as Jehovah's Witnesses in 1981. In 1985, upon early retirement, the family relocated to Morrilton, AR. Soon, thereafter, he began his favorite work in the full-time ministry, volunteering many hours each month preaching and teaching Bible truths. Many across the county, and especially the local McDonalds, knew him by his preaching and teaching work. He also spent much time with volunteer construction projects, building houses of worship known as Kingdom Halls all over the state. For many years he served as an elder in the Morrilton Congregation, instructing and encouraging those in the congregation. After losing Rainey in death, he found comfort and joy in marrying Barbara. With this marriage, he added two more daughters to his family. Until the end, he maintained his relationship with Jehovah by his prayers, meeting attendance, and association with friends virtually and in person. He loved singing the Kingdom songs, and he sang them with gusto. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and aunt who raised him-Clara; sister-Blanche, and brother-Tom. He leaves behind his wife: Barbara, of Arkansas; Children: Runako Johnson, of Florida (Micro); Ramille Redmond, of New York; Rhondi Redmond, of Michigan; Riley Redmond, of Arkansas; Camille Hairston, of Arkansas (Cory); and Victoria Wilder, of Washington, D.C.; Grandchildren, all of Florida: Ayana Stewart (Samuel), Anesa Johnson, and Aric Johnson; Siblings, all of Tennessee: Shirley Gallagher, Flora Lee, and MacArthur Lee; many cousins, and a number of friends from all over. As he sleeps in death in Jehovah's memory, we look forward to welcoming him back when all of Jehovah's promises for the earth will be fulfilled. A Zoom Memorial Service will be held on August 7, 2022. For more information, please call 501-354-9879. Service and arrangements are by Neal's Rosewood Funerals & Cremation 1715 E. Harding St. Morrilton, AR 72110. www.rosewoodcremation.com.