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Obituary For Napoleon Redd
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Napoleon Redd 85, of Roundabout Rd., Martinsville, VA transitioned peacefully from this earthly life at his residence. He was born in Henry County, Virginia on March 27, 1939, to the late Charlie Redd, Sr. and Virginia Watkins Redd.
In addition to his parents, Napoleon was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Redd; two sisters, Laura R. Scales and Myrtle Redd Jamerson, and one brother, Bernard Redd.
Napoleon was a lifelong member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee, President of the Benevolence Ministry, Sunday School member, and the church van driver until his health declined. Napoleon was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Homer Dillard Post #78, the Sportsman’s Club, a member of the Kuwat #126. and Sandy Level #274. He retired from J&J Southeast Container and the Henry County School System as a Bus Driver.
Napoleon leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Debra G. Adams and Kathy W. Hairston both of Martinsville, VA; two granddaughters, Lekeshia Williams of Axton, VA, and Kristel J. Hairston of Martinsville, VA; three great-grandsons, Josiah Clifton, Jonathan Williams and Jonah Williams; two sisters, Blanche R. Strickland of Ridgeway, VA, and Louise Redd of Martinsville, VA; three brothers, Charlie Redd, Jr. (Shirley), Darnell Redd, and Louis Redd (Barbara) all of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Dr. Eric Hairston, Eulogist. Interment will follow at the Redd Family Cemetery, Old Chatham Rd., Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. At other times the family will receive friends at the residence, 1503 Roundabout Rd., Martinsville between the hours of 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Icelean C Scales sent Serene Lily Basket for Napoleon Redd - November 19, 2024
Condolences and love from Daniel & Icelean Scales and family.
David O'Neil planted 5 trees in memory of Napoleon Redd . - November 20, 2024
Sorry to hear of your passing...many memories and talks through my life... Thanks Chucky
Mr.Redd was such a nice man. Every Christmas he would give the children on his bus at Rich Acres a two dollar bill. I have several that he gave my sons. My deepest sympathy 🙏
Heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Napoleon Redd.
Prayers and love sent to family of Mr. Napoleon. He was a kind and concerned man. His love for his family and his church(Pilgrim) was not unnoticed. He will be missed. 🙏🏽❤️ Cheryl Walton Wilson
With deep sympathy for your loss, but hope that you will rejoice for heaven's gain. I love you, Elder Jane Brown
Our prayers and love for the Family of Bro. Napoleon Redd. Poe fought a good fight, but the Lord reminds Us that the Battle is not ours, but the Lords...RIP Poe..praying with the Family in Love. The Adams and Penn Family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Napoleon, we called him "Redd" he was nicest person who had a great sense of humor. I had the pleasure of working with him at Georgia Pacific and the Henry County school system Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time
Prayerful submitted Standley and Priscilla Hairston
Praying for the entire family. Mr Redd will be missed. RIP.
Ruby Amos
My prayers are with the Redd family at this time Ronland Hairston & Family
Sorry to hear about Mr. Redd, he was a very nice person. May he rest in peace. Praying for the family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. (Po) Redd and our dad (Alfred Carter) were good friends back in the day when they were young and bus drivers. Mr. Redd was a very humorous and nice man. May he rest in peace. Our prayers are with your family. Colleen Hairston and the Carter Family
To Kathy and Deb thank y'all for the time I spent with your dad a good man I'll miss him dearly
Sorry hear Napoleon passing. Family has my prayers.
"With Utmost Condolences and Deepest Sympathy!!! Respectfully, Bob Jamerson
George Washington Carver High School class of '63
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston
I am at a lost for words Fight back the tears. My heart is heavy. See you on the other side of The River Jordan SMIB!!B
Napeon, was indeed a mindful and peaceful neighbor . I watched over the years him taking his tractor out to break the fields for harvesting time. Thank you for all the good you done for humanity. Your great deed will forever be remembered. Sleep peacefully Prince.
The Mitchell's
A friendly neighbor.
Love and prayers to Mr.Redd's family he was a great neighbor, always helping somebody. Thanks for sharing! Your Westend neighbors and friends
Love and prayers to Mr.Redd's family he was a great neighbor, always helping somebody. Thanks for sharing! Your Westend neighbors and friends
The Pilgrim Travelers of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Pres. Willie Mae Harris
My Condolences to the family Curtis Ziglar
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of our friend Napoleon. We will miss him but God knows best. He was a wonderful man. Peter " Pap" & Willie Mae Harris
Sending many thoughts and prayers to the family. May God comfort you all during this time of loss.
-Angie Overton
Sending prayer to the family may God watch over you all during this most difficult time With Deepest sympathy Fannie Smith and family
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