Wilbur Eugene Redd

Wilbur Eugene Redd, 92, of Smyrna, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10. He was a gentleman who helped those around him in any way he could. He coached Little League Baseball and was President of the Smyrna Pony League, He was a proud veteran of the Navy as a photographer, a computer operator for Cobb Country Government, and a member of the Smyrna American Legion. He loved to read - David Baldacci, Stuart Woods, and Michael Connelly were his favorites. Dad epitomized the term "family man" and was a loving father and doting Papa. As a baseball fan, he loved going to Braves games when he could.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Brand Redd, and his grandson, Matthew Redd. He is survived by his son Michael (Tina) and granddaughter, Caroline Redd.

We will all miss this true Southern Gentleman who never met a stranger. Fair winds and following seas, my buddy.

The family is having a private graveside service with a Celebration of Life to follow later in November.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Camp Sunshine, who provides summer camp experiences for children with Cancer- https://www.mycampsunshine.com/ or Redd Readers Fund, a reading club for middle schoolers at Lovinggood Middle School- make checks out to Lovinggood Middle School, 3825 Luther Ward Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127 with Redd Readers in the notation on the bottom of the check.

Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements. www.carmichaelcares.com 770-435-4467