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Obituary For John Robert Redd
On Friday, January 23, 2026, John Robert Redd,100, of Martinsville, VA, peacefully transitioned from this life at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1925 in Henry County, VA to the late William McKinley Redd and Ethel Mae Redd Shelton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Odatta Spencer Redd, one daughter, Annette E. Redd and one brother, Frederick D. Redd.
John was a 1947 graduate of Henry County Training Center. He was a faithful member of Mt. Olive East Christian Church in Martinsville, VA. where he was an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and he held many other positions throughout his membership. He served in World War II and was a proud veteran. He was a member of the American Legion - Homer Dillard Post #78 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and was a founding member of the Preston Community Center where he was a great asset to his neighbors and friends. He worked at E. I. duPont and retired after forty years of service.
Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Janice O. Redd of Martinsville, VA, Joyce R. McCollum (Rudolph) of Richmond, VA and Joan L. Redd (Barry Barger) of Apex, NC; two grandchildren, Spencer M. McCollum and William M. McCollum, and a host of other relatives, and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Mt. Olive East Christian Church, 3611 Spencer Preston Road, Martinsville, VA, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Davis, Eulogist. Interment will be held at a later date due to inclement weather.
The family will begin receiving friends at the residence, 2965 Spencer Preston Rd., Martinsville beginning on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 12:00 noon until the date of the service.
Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Add A CondolenceDr. Redd, Please accept my sincerest prayers and heartfelt condolences.
To the Redd family, my deepest and sincere condolence. I grew down the road from John and Odetta. I have never known a more humble man of God. To me I looked up to him with the utmost respect and admiration, always willing to help if needed. He will truly be missed. Take your rest John, well deserved. Love and prayers.
Mr.John Redd was a living example of what true humility is. One who never waivered but walked after the faith and the vocation to which he was called.Dr.King said:" Longevity has it's place but I'm not concerned about that now, All I want to do is God's will and He's allowed me to go up to the mountain and I looked over and I've seen the promised land."He fought a good fight and finished the course and deserve his rest. To God all the glory! Amen.
Dr. Redd, I am praying for you and your family during this time of loss. I know how much you loved your dad as you have spoke so highly of him over the years to me. He lived an amazing life and leaves behind a great legacy. Prayers of comfort and love to you.
JP
To My Dear Sorority Sister, Mrs. Joan Redd, Blessings to you and your family in the great loss of your dear father and family patriarch, Mr. John. May God cover you in comfort, love, healing, and peace in the days and weeks ahead. Be Encouraged...Be Well, Mrs. Dennise Lindsay
To the Janice, Joyce and Joan, We send our Love and Condolences. Mr. John Robert was a great man of God, full of Wisdom and with a beautiful smile, he will be greatly missed by everyone. The Spencer Family, Hazel and Leon
We Send our Love and Condolences to the Family. Elder John was a Wonderful Person with a Great Smile and Wisdom. May God's Peace, Strengthen, Surround and Comfort you in Your Season of Grief. The Life Society
To Joan, Joyce and the rest of the family- may God comfort you in your time of loss. Praying for you.
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Family, it was our blessing just to know Mr. Redd. We will never forget that smile and gentle spirit. You are in our prayers with love and sympathy. A life well lived! Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Janice Joyce and Joan your dad was one in a million. I truly loved this and know that he will be missed by many especially his church family. Elder John Redd take your rest-THY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.
Deepest condolences to my classmate Joan and the rest of the family . Mr Redd was a very pleasant man and always greeted me when we saw each other out and about over the years. He and my mother were schoolmates as Joan and I were classmates: he was always very kind to remember us. May God rest his soul and may God comfort/strengthen the family now and always . Family having a father with such longevity and an honorable legacy is such a blessing! Know that he is now reunited with your mother and all your gone on loved ones . God bless each of you. ππ½π€ποΈMuch love, Sonji
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