Mr. Henry C. Redmon Jr.

REDMON JR., Henry C., Age 28, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at U of M-Ann Arbor. Family Hour 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral services commencing at 11 a.m. Bishop Bernadel Jefferson officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Family and pallbearers will assemble in the Chapel at 10 a.m. Mr. Redmon will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday. Mr. Henry Charles Redmon, Jr was born on September 10, 1986 in Flint, Michigan, the son of mere and Charles Redmon. One half of the dynamic duo of Cori and CJ, though he was the youngest of the twins his big heart and vivacious attitude towards life became his distinguished characteristics. Henry proudly attended and earned awards and varsity letters from his mother’s alma mater Central High School. Upon graduating high school, he declined scholarship opportunities for both Band and Football in lieu of staying local to his family. He attended Baker College of Flint, earning the Dean’s list awards and excelling unsurprisingly in his academic pursuits. His thirst for knowledge was only by his caring nature and relentless pursuit of lending a smile, joke, or hand to those around him. Henry had many passions in life, the most prevalent being music and all things mechanical. Raised on healthy dose of gospel and the O’Jay, it was a natural progression for him to become a well-respected and awarded drummer. Whether providing music for church or participating in school competitions, he was at home behind his drums. Having grown up listening to the stories and tales of muscle cars and impromptu displays of late night acceleration. Young Henry was enamored will all that was mechanical, more importantly automotive. The memories many have of his success and failures as a young gearhead will pass between generations. Whether working on his beloved Caprice or helping on a friend race car. There was always a laugh involved to pass the hour in the garage. True to his pursuits of mastering many skills henry became a CDL certified over the road driver. Allowing him to embark on cross country adventures, sharing stories with new friends and reconnecting with old friends. Throughout his journey, there is left a trail of hearty laughs, smiles and love. Mr. Henry Charles Redmon, Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: 2 daughters, Zarya Measha Marie Jackson and Mya Angelina Redmon; parents, Henry Charles Sr. and Sondra Redmon; 5 sisters, Henrika (Cori) Redmon, Nicole Runnells, Stacy Gibbs, Tenitra Brooks and Laneyse Redmon; 4 nieces, Bryelle Lark, Stacy Gibbs, Tanesha Kittlin and Marina Gibbs; 2 nephews, Jason Redmon and Christopher Gibbs; 5 aunts, Sue, Rose, Mary Redmon and Audrey Mosley; 2 uncles, Bobby Williams and Lawyer Redmon; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, April Dixon, Gowon Hickmon, Earl McDonald, Johnnie Baker, Sr., Denardo Fields, Fred Jones, Allen Dubose, Maresa Gillespie, Adrianne White, Reggie Davis and Danika Jackson. Mr. Redmon was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Meree Runnels. The family would like to express special thanks to Matthew Redmon and Cassandra Redmon.

Mr. Henry C. Redmon Jr.

September 10, 1986 - February 14, 2015