Reuben Earnest Redd Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Reuben Earnest Redd

Mr. Reuben Earnest Redd, 75, of Wetumpka, AL passed Friday, July 1, 2022 in Wetumpka, AL.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Friday, July 8, 2022 at St. John A.M.E. Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Rev. Samuel Smith, pastor and Pastor Agnes Lover , officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 12-4 p.m. EST.

Reuben Earnest Redd was born March 4, 1947 to the late Reuben Redd, Jr. and Lurlene Redd in Russell County, Alabama.

Reuben enjoyed a long successful career in law enforcement. He worked for the Phenix City Police Department as a police officer for over 15 years and advanced to the rank of Sergeant and Lieutenant before leaving to advance his career. He worked for the Tuskegee Police Department. He was also a Supervisory Special Agent in the U. S. Army. To further his career, he moved to Wetumpka, Alabama where he worked for the Alabama Department of Human Resources as a Special Investigator and the Alabama Securities Commission as a Special Agent until his retirement.

He was an alumnus of Troy State University, Phenix City, Alabama where he earned a Master Degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

Reuben was a retired Army Veteran, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), a prude member of DAV Chapter 12, Department of Alabama where he served in many leadership positions and a Past Chapter Commander for chapter 12 Montgomery, AL. He also served as a DAV Department of Alabama 3rd District Junior Vice Commander, District Advisor, and member of the Department Nomination Committee.

Grand Inspector General (GIG) Reuben E. Redd 33 was a member and Past Master of Sons of King Solomon Lodge No. 358 of Columbus, Georgia; The Fourth Masonic District, Past Director of Security for the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Jurisdiction of Georgia. A member and served as Lecturer of Jacob Harrison Consistory No.85 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Prince Hall Affiliation (PHA) Unite States of America (USA) Southern Jurisdiction (SJ) Grand Orient At Memphis, Tennessee. He was a past Secretary and was serving as the assistance Secretary for the Georgia Council of Deliberation Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry PHA. USA. SJ. of Georgia. A Past President C.L. Mathews Commander of the Rite. He was a member of Al Frauk Shrine Temple No.145. GIG.

He served as a board member on the YMCA, and many other non-profit organizations. Reuben was a member of the Saint Paul AME Church, Montgomery, Alabama, where he served as security minister, stewardess, and as an associate member of the Ethel M. Howard Women Missionary Society.

He went to eternal rest on July 1, 2022 in Wetumpka, Alabama. He was preceded in death by nephew, Kintaye James; sister, Tangie Redd; and brother, Arthur Redd.

Those who will forever cherish his memories are his wife, Sharon Redd; two daughters, Tayondra Redd, Pike Road, Alabama, and Nakita Nall, Columbus, Georgia; his three sisters, Linda Williams of Columbus, Georgia, Carlene Redd and Julia (Peter) James both of Phenix City, Alabama; three grandchildrens, Brianna Williams, Dejohn Williams of Columbus, Georgia and Jaylan Harris, Pike Road, Alabama; one great grandchild, Emma Williams; his nieces, Latrice Moffett and Kristen Redd both of Phenix City, Alabama who they called “Uncle Bay Bay” and great nieces, great nephews and many other relatives.

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My condolences to the Redd family we love you Tay, Ms. REDD and J and family stay strong! God continue to help get you all through this! Much love The Moore family

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Thinking of you as you celebrate Reuben's Wonderful Life. He will forever live on in your hearts and the hearts of so many that he has touched over the years!! ~Cousins Venissa & Reginald Moffett

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Rest well and rest easy my friend and former co-worker at Tuskegee Police Dept. Until we meet again! Racell Cook

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This note comes to send our sincere condolences to our cousins during the transition of Reuben. He was truly a great spirit and dedicated individual in whatever field he chose to be a part of. We love and honor him for his service and his kindness to all. Our prayers are with each of you during this most difficult hour. Please know, the Lord chooses the best when they have been seasoned for his purpose. The Family of the late Alzata Jackson Caldwell.

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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and fellow combat veteran Reuben Redd. On behalf of all the Officers and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States - Smith-Wynn Post 96, our Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of our beloved Comrade Reuben.

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Condolences to the family of Reuben. He will be missed by all that knew him Cynthia Austin Ft. Wayne, In

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To the Family of Brother Reuben Redd, He will forever be remembered by the Jurisdiction of Georgia where he served faithfully. I thank God for the opportunity to have served with him in this organization. Continued prayers for his family. Sister Deaidra Wilson

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It is my true honor to offer words of condolences to the family of our beloved dear brother Reuben E. Redd. He was an honorable man and a true gentleman in word and in action He will truly be missed by the good brothers of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia and the sisters of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Georgia.
PM Bertram Thomas Jr. Carrollton Lodge No. 57

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My heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Reuben (BayBay) Redd. May God comfort and strengthen you as only He can. Cousin Geraldine Redd

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Mr. Redd will be truly missed by the Wetumpka and Elmore County Community, may God continue to give you strength during you time of bereavement. Councilwoman Cheryl Tucker (Wetumpka District 2)

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Our condolences for your loss. My God's grace be overflowing during this difficult time. Chris & Deb Crauthers, Gadsden AL

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Praying the LORD blessed your family, given them comfort during this time. (Tawanna Jones)Tuscaloosa, Al

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Thank you, Sir. You will be missed.
L.L. Jenitha Moore

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Will always remember you Reuben from the time in my square doing Desert Storm.Robert Boleware.

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To be Absent from the body Is to be Present with the Lord. May God continue to Bless the Family with Love Always 🙏🏾
CONNIE GANTT (Montgomery,AL)

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

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Patricia T. Bostic sent The Peace Lily for Reuben Earnest Redd - July 07, 2022

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Rest easy my friend and eternal blessings from the Grand Lodge Security Team, PM Kenneth Baldwin PM Rudolph Smith PM Chaisson Gideon PM Eric Scott