Edward Eugene Redd

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at New Chapel United Pentecostal Church in Collins for Mr. Edward Eugene Redd, age 74, of Bassfield who passed away April 17, 2009 at his residence. Internment followed at New Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Rodney Bankens, Rev. Ken Hickman and Rev. David Kile officiated. Pall bearers were Robert McLendon, Tony Beavers, Bo Graves, Steve Graves, Robert Middleton and Shane Bates. Mr. Redd was born in Missouri on November 3, 1934 the son of Floyd Lee Redd and Mary Anthony Redd. He was a farm laborer. He was married to his wife, Cherilene for 52 years. He was also a member of New Chapel United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by a son, Floyd “Buddy” Redd (Jan) of Foxworth, MS; four daughters, Shelia McClendon (Robert) of Prentiss, MS, Brenda Sue Beavers (Don) of Pelahatchie, MS, Cherry Hamilton (Robert) of Carson, MS, Diane Kitchens (James Flowers) of Collins, MS; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, a daughter, one brother and four sister. In lieu of flowers, a benefit account for Edward and Cherilene Redd has been established at Hancock Bank.