J Herbert Redman

COVID-19 UPDATE: Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services are complying with the state of local gatherings guidelines. Please contact us if you have any questions. Age 92, of Mt. Morris, died at home on Friday, June 18, 2021, with his family by his side. A funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services in Mt. Morris. Pastor Kevin Dixson to officiate, with burial to follow at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Jack’s family will be present at the funeral home to receive friends from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Jack’s tribute page at martinfuneralhome.com. Jack was born in Alma, Michigan, on November 29, 1928, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James and Peggy (Cook) Redman. At a young age, Jack enlisted into the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country, until receiving his honorable discharge. Upon returning to civilian life, Jack met and married the love of his life, Betty Tobias, on March 22, 1952. Sadly, she preceded him in death on May 24, 2021, after 69 wonderful years of marriage. Jack worked for General Motors Truck & Bus as an automobile painter until his retirement in 1982. Jack loved to have a fresh-cut lawn and keeping up on his yard was a great joy to him. In his free time, he enjoyed whittling, working around the house, and spending time with his family. Jack was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Left to cherish Jack’s memory are his children: Bill and wife, Pam Redman, Linda and husband, Steve Swire, Brenda and husband, Ben Pince; daughter-in-law, Diane Redman, 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; son, Herb Redman; siblings: Gene, Ruth, Imo Gene, Franklin Gordon.