James Redman

James “J.C.” Redman, 86, of Wellborn, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the College Station Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. A graveside service with Masonic Rights are set for 11 a.m., Thursday, January 7, at Wellborn Cemetery.

J.C. was born July 18, 1923, in Brazos County, to Ernest and Eufala Redman. He was raised in Wellborn and attended Wellborn schools. He was also baptized at Wellborn Baptist Church, where he was a lifelong member.

At 19 he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy from December 1942 through March 1946 with honorable discharge and a rank of Machinist Mate 2nd Class.

In January 1949, he graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Education.

He married his wife, Shirley Carter, in August 1952 at Calvary Baptist Church.

He retired after 33 years from Texas A&M Power Plant in August 1982 as superintendent, and also had years of service with the College Station Volunteer Fire Department.

J.C. served as College Station Little League Coach for the Red Sox team for 18 years. He was a member and past master of Adam Royder Masonic Lodge, and a member of the VFW.

After retirement he loved living on the home place tending to his cows and cooking his huge pot of stew to eat with his family. He also enjoyed attending Aggie football and baseball games for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Chenault, Annie Mae Redman, Hilda Schumann, Bertha Perkins, Ernest Redman, and Sidney Redman.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Carter Redman, of Wellborn, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Patricia Redman, of Houston, Texas, John and Autumn Redman, of Iola, Texas, Jerry Redman, of Arlington, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Henry Dippel, of Wellborn, Texas; sister, Elaine Harris, of Ft. Worth, Texas; brothers-in-law, Max Schumann, of Midland, Texas, Lynn Ray Carter of Florence, MS, James Carter and wife Kathy, of Bryan, Texas; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to Hospice Brazos Valley at 502, W. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, or to the Wellborn Baptist Church at PO Box 10, Wellborn, TX 77881.

Condolences

  1. Please accept our sincere condolences and wishes of strength for you and your family. I’m sure this time will pass but I know it will be too slow. Rest assured that you and your family will be lifted up in our prayers.

  2. Dear Redman Family,

    My deepest sympathy to you during your time of loss. May you have the strength of spirit to move through this time with this quiet dignity and grace.

    Kind regards,
    Lee

  3. Dear Shirley, I was so sad to hear that J.C. had passed away, if there is anything i can help you with, you let me know! J.C. was a dear friend, and i really enjoyed listening to his WW11 storie’s, he will be missed by all, i’m very proud and lucky to have known J.C. Your friend, Benny

  4. I always loved to visit with him when he was @ my niece’s house.He told shared lots of memories of the days when he was younger.He will be sorely missed.My heart,thoughts,and prayers go out to his family.I pray that God comforts them through this time.
    Cindy Putz

  5. Shirley,
    Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family. Just happened to be looking at the Bryan Eagle on line and saw the obituary.
    Tom and Margie Sporleder

  6. My LOve and Prayers are with each of you. JC was a GREAT MAN I always remember the story he and my dad talked about riding their Harleys. Well JC leather up and ride with GOD speed
    Love Karen

  7. Jim, my heart goes out to you and your family during this very tough time. I am sending my thoughts and prayers. With a family like yours, you have so many great memories that should help you through these difficult days. I speak for the entire Broxham clan as we send our sincere condolences. Give your mom extra hugs….

  8. Dear Redman Family,
    Both Roxanna and I are deeply saddened to hear of J.C.s passing. Know that we have found memories of him and will always remember his friendly greeting I always got when I would see him at the post office. We miss seeing everyone but know that you are in the hands of a loving God who watches over and cares for you.
    Give my love to all of your family.
    Always your pastor,
    Brother John Boyle

  9. My sympathy to Shirley and children of Mr. Redman. He was my boy’s coach in Little League. What a great coach and friend he was to both my boys. I will never forget his kindness to my guys and the respect that he taught them.

  10. Our deepest condolences. The Redman family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    Steve and Susan Trevino

  11. Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. I consider JC to be one of the people who helped to form my values and beliefs. Thank you for sharing his time with me.

  12. Shirley …

    We were so sorry to learn of J. C’s passing, and we regret that we were unable to attend the visitation earlier this evening. Please know we are keeping you and your family in our prayers.

  13. We are sorry for your loss.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.May God be with you at this time of grief.

  14. To express our deep sympathy to you on your loss. We thank Mr. “J.C.” for serving our country in the U.S.Navy during WW II. You were a member of “the greatest generation”. May God’s Speed Be With You Sailor. It was our privilege to provide your Final Military Honors graveside.

  15. J.C. Redman was my little league coach when I was 10,11,and 12 years old. He always talked about doing the right thing and being respectful toward others. I have coached football, basketball,track,softball, and baseball and he had a major impact on how I coached and taught for the last 21 years. Thanks for being such a great father figure and role model. Michael Saul

  16. Dear Redman family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find peace and comfort in the coming months. Carla (Jimmy’s friend)

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