James Dee Redmon, jr; Born February 4, 1933, passed peacefully in his retirement home in Yuma, Arizona, on August 11. He was a Lineman for KG&E for 43 yrs, working mainly in Wichita and Arkansas City; and a Steward in the IBEW for over 50 yrs. He was an entertainer, and had a God given talent of piano and singing, with a repertoire of over 500 songs that he could perform from memory. He was the eldest Son of James D Redmon, Sr and Esther Corrine Cunningham Redmon. He was proceeded in death by his sister Gracie Studebaker, his sister Janie Rishel, and his youngest Son, Steven Mark. He is survived by beloved Brother L.D., and his wife Anne, of Manhattan, Ks.
Jim was Father and Friend to a Son, Jeffrey D Redmon along with Terri C McGowen of Pearland, Tx; and a lovely Daughter, Connie D Ainsworth of Wichita. Also, Karen “Maggie” Logue. Also, Grandchildren Jeffrey “Dutch” Redmon w Stephanie, w Greats Jayden, Ryley, Presley, and Jaxyn; Abby R Redmon w Greats Jester Holt and Jovy L; Katie L Collum w Kelly, and Greats Alma Mae and Miles; and London Cooper Redmon. Also, Grandchildren Bryce Tharp w Naomi; and Brandee Gray, w Greats Ashley, Olivia, and Noah.
Dad was also survived by the “Love of his Life”, Maureen M Redmon; and the mother of his children, Leita D Beard of Erie, Ks. Maureen was from BC, Canada, and Jim was the only Grandpa that her Grandchildren knew, also. Her sister Aleita w Dana and brother Duffy w Brenda have been a great support. Also, Maureens children Leiane Anderson w Grands Melissa, Carla, and Nerisse; and Greats Lylllie and Connor; Also Marcia Harrison w Jim, Jr, w Grands Alana and Stephen; and Daughter Michelle Newman w Rick, w Grands Coleman and Nicholas, and Greats Elvira and Elenore. He was Loved Dearly, admired greatly, always there for All of Us, and will be missed immensely.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM CDT at Carson - Wall Funeral Home in Parsons, KS; 112 N 26th St. Because of the Covid, if you cannot attend, the Funeral Home will be live streaming Dad’s service on their website. We know there are hundreds that are unable to attend, so they are providing this so that everyone can join in the Redmon Family Celebration of Life.
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