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Elder Russell Redd

09/25/1930 - 04/16/2021

Obituary For Elder Russell Redd

On Friday, April 16, 2021, God in His Infinite wisdom saw fit to call from labor to reward the soul of Elder Russell Redd. Born in Henry County, Virginia on September 25, 1930, the son of the late James Redd and the late Martha Goins Dillard Redd.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Hairston Redd; eight sisters, Lillian Wright, Louise Redd, Doylas Dillard, Mattie Hines, Ethel Singleton, Agnes Hairston, Gertie Waller, and Novella Dodson; one brother, Everett Dillard; step-sister, Sarah Valentine; and step-brother, Joe Redd.

He was educated in the Henry County School System, and retired from Bassett Superior Lines after many years of service. He also was employed by the Henry County Public School System as the night custodian for over thirty years. He later started his own logging business in which he operated for many years.

Elder Redd was Pastor of the Rock Run Primitive Baptist Church, the Chestnut Knob Primitive Baptist Church, and the Oak Level Primitive Baptist Church. He was Moderator of the Chestnut Knob Primitive Baptist Church Association.

Elder Redd leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Arleen France Redd of the home; three daughters, Blenda Minor of Woodbridge, VA, Martha Redd of Martinsville, VA, and Karen Turner of Bassett, VA; one son, Wayne Redd of Martinsville, VA; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one sister, Mary Jane Via of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Meadow Christian Church Cemetery, 1140 Meadowood Trail, Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.

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We are saddened by the loss of your Pappa Russell. We know how much you loved him. Our condolences and love to all of you. The Turners in Atlanta and California

To the family of Elder Russell Redd and to the Chestnut Knob Primitive Baptist Association, the officers and members of the Sipsey River Primitive Baptist Association continue to keep you in our prayers. He was truly a humble, kind hearted child of God. We pray for comfort for the family during this difficult time.

Words cannot express our deepest sympathies for the loss of Elder Redd (Mr. Russell). He was always such a kind, generous and loving man. He will truly be missed. May God give you all continued strength. The Winbush Family

Russell will truly be missed by the Goins Family. He made our reunions so special with his kind and humble spirit. What a wonderful cousin he's been. Always smiling and doing whatever he could. Thank God for sharing him with us. May his memories bring inner peace as time goes by. Love you family. Harry and Emma Holland

Sorry for your loss, praying for the family. Elder Redd will truly be missed. He was always smiling and his kindness made everyday he visited CVS a better one. May God comfort you during this time. (Annette Cox)

Words cannot express my feelings right now. I continue to keep you all in my prayers. You Papa were the best father-in-law and I am honored that my girls had you for a grandfather. Continued prayers for Arlene and the entire family. I will always cherish your wisdom and that beautiful smile. Victoria Holland

So Sorry for your loss. The Iris and the 8Collinsville KFC TEAM will miss seeing him and helping him out to his car with his food and drinks. We thought alot of him. It made our day when he came in.

Martha,i am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Praying for you and your family and i hope that the void you now feel will be filled with memories of your loved one. Kim Howell

Uncle Russell was always humble and soft spoken. Rest in peace Uncle Russell. I pray that the joy of the Lord consumes the family at your time of loss, because the joy of the Lord is your strength. We don't mourn as those with no hope because we have Jesus Christ, the hope of glory in us! God Bless the family. Love Donna and Earl

So Sadden About..The Loss of Elder Russell.Entire Family Have My Condolences and Love! (Richetta A.Hairston/Bassett, Va)

Sorry for your loss Extending deep And heartfelt sympathy to you and your family and praying God will comfort during this difficult time. The Life Society, Hazel W Spencer,President.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

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