James Redwine

REDWINE, Mr. James E. "Slim" - Age 80, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 at New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1035 E. Carpenter Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m., Bishop Odis A. Floyd officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Redwine will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8 p.m. Mr. James Ernest “Slim” Redwine, Sr. was born January 26, 1930 in Jefferson County, Alabama, the son of George and Thelma (Walton) Redwine. James was a resident of Mt. Morris, MI and a member of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church for a number of years, where he was active with the Men’s Usher Board until his illness prevented him to do so. James was employed with Buick Motor Division, retiring in 1999, after 46 years of service and was a member of UAW Local 599. “Slim” had a passion for studying God’s word and reading his Bible daily. He got joy out of working in his yard, and taking care of his garden. Fishing numerous lakes and rivers was his longtime passion. “Slim” truly touched lives and hearts of everyone he met or came in contact with. Mr. James E. “Slim” Redwine, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Virginia Redwine; grandchildren, including devoted grandson, William Terrance Redwine, DeQuincy Adams, all of Flint and 2 grandchildren of Atlanta, GA; god-daughter, ReGina Adams; sister, Ruby (James) Belk; 2 brothers, Willie Lee and L.V. Redwine, all of Flint; 7 sisters-in-law, Lena Gunn, Eda Vaulx, Shirley (Paul) Foster, all of St. Louis, MO, Betty and Brenda Redwine, both of Flint, Juanita Walton of Atlanta, GA and Thelma Redwine of Birmingham, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including special friends, Neff Rd. neighbors, Tommy Parson, William (Mary) Flippen, cousin, Ernest Gordon, Clarence Martin, Wendell Evans, Thermon Nelson and fishing buddy, Eddie Adams III. Mr. Redwine was preceded in death by his 2 sons, Tony and James E. “Jimmy” Redwine, Jr.; parents; 1 sister; and 4 brothers. The family would like to express special thanks to McLaren Regional Medical Center 8th floor staff and Avalon Hospice for the excellent care and support of our love one, Davita Dialysis-Hallwood Plaza and Bishop Odis A. Floyd and the New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church family.

James Redwine

January 26, 1930 - July 16, 2010