He actively served in the United States Army before being honorably discharged in 1955.
Redd was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Faye Oliver; brother David Oliver; son Eddie Oliver; grandsons Michael Oliver and Michael Eller.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories to his son Ricky Oliver Sr.; daughters Lisa Minshew and Shelly ”Tiger” ( David) Oliver Pittman; grandchildren Ricky Oliver Jr., Mitchell Oliver, Amanda Hayes, Kayla Riddle, TJ Riddle, Matthew Eller and Christoper Wooden; granddaughter-in-law Deanna Oliver; step-daughter and her husband Lisa and Tom Riddle; daughter-in-law Anna Wooden. A very special great grandson who loved his paw paw, Morrison Hays Oliver; several nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 3, 2019, from 2-6 pm at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services.
The funeral service to be held at 6 pm in the funeral home chapel on Friday with Pastor Donald Oliver officiating.
Burial will be at later date
Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, (423) 265-4414.
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