Jerry Dave Redden
February 19, 1943 ~ May 19, 2019
Jerry Redden, age 76, of Palestine, departed to his heavenly home on Sunday, the 19th day of May, 2019. He was born on the 19th day of February, 1943, in Corsicana, Texas, to John B. Redden and Kathryn Averitt Redden. Jerry served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jerry's love for the Lord was witnessed daily throughout his life. He genuinely cared for others and enjoyed being in the company of his Grace United Methodist Church family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Kathryn Redden and one brother, Rickey Redden.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Verlyn Redden; daughters, Paige Miller and husband John of Houston, Texas, Jody Redden of Austin, Texas, Kasey Englehart and husband Dustin of Palestine, Texas; sister, Kathy Pillans and husband Gary of Corsicana, Texas; brother-in-law, Ken Kalbow and wife Debbie of Riesel, Texas; father-in-law, Alfred Kalbow of Brenham, Texas. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Genevieve, John Barton, Nicholas, Katelyn and Tristan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening on Thursday, the 23rd day of May, 2019, in the Parlor of Rhone Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jerry Redden will be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, the 24th day of May, 2019 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Trey Comstock and Danny Rodriguez officiating.
A graveside service will follow at half past two o'clock in the afternoon in Hamilton Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are David Hennessee, Daniel Hennessee, Therrell Thomas, Derrell Thomas, Brandon Cowart and Kelly Matthews. Honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Richards.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Jerry's memory can be directed towards Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573.
Funeral services for Jerry Redden are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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The matthews family sends condolences prayers to the family
May the Lord give you strength, comfort and peace in this time of sorrow. It’s not goodbye, but see you soon in Eternity with our Heavenly Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin and JoAnn Matthews and family send our condolences to your family the lord is with y’all
Prayers for the family of Jerry, he was an awesome man.
I processed deer for Jerry and his family for many years they are kind and loving people. I am a horse person and on occasion we talked horses and horse training. I thought a lot of him and will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with his entire family. God bless you all.
Verlyn prayers to you and your family we are so sorry for your loss. Kervin, Ruth, Lisa and Kallie
An Indoor Garden Basket was sent on May 21, 2019
Verlyn,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort. Wish we could be there for the services. We love you and will miss you this summer. I’m sure JR is dancing around heaven right now. Jo Anna and Bob
The Jeter family sends our prayers to the Redden family
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Our prayers lift you up at this time of sorrow. May God be with you and your family.
Glenn & Sherry Gullatt
To the family of Mr. Redden, please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. We know there are no words to express the grief you must feel. Please know that very soon those tears of grief will be replaced with tears of joy as you welcome back your loved one in the resurrection. We hope these words bring a measure of hope.ÂÂ