Private family interment will be at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East.
Gregory Lee Redfern passed away on March 14, 2021 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 59. He was born on April 26, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri at Barnes Hospital, where his mother worked as a Registered ADA Therapeutic Dietician. Greg was the oldest son of Jerry and Jeanne Redfern, and a proud big brother to David Redfern.
Greg attended St. Agnes and Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri and completed his associates degree at Oklahoma State University School of Technical Training in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Upon graduation, Greg’s work experience was primarily in customer service. He often expressed his most memorable places of employment were Silver Dollar City and JP Morgan Chase, where he worked for twelve years.
Greg was an avid Cardinals fan, for both St. Louis and Springfield teams. He loved fast cars and often took special trips to automotive shows with his brother. In 2012, he was introduced to his mother’s home health aide, Jan Kelley. Since then, his preferred past times were date nights with his wife and best friend.
Greg was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon. In the Redfern home, the spirit of service prevailed. Consequently, Greg volunteered for countless agencies and initiatives during his lifetime. In his last act of service, he was a greeter at Cox South Hospital.
For friends and family, Greg’s life was a continuous demonstration of how inclusion, acceptance, and advocacy were necessary ingredients to fuel and ignite one’s will to overcome obstacles. He provided a viewpoint to identify areas where those with special needs were not accommodated; while also revealing opportunities to serve. Ultimately, Greg inspired those he encountered to generate a more compassionate community.
Greg is survived by his beloved wife Jan Redfern, brother David Allen Redfern and his wife, Merceditas (Jing)Redfern, their children, Miles, Savannah, and Luke, whom so affectionately addressed him as “Uncle Bubba.” Greg is preceded in death by his parents Jeanne and Jerry Redfern, and his grandparents, Clara and Ernest Redfern and Lynne and James Herbert Pennington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Development Center of the Ozarks and Lost and Found Grief Center.
Visitation:
Greenlawn Funeral Home East
Friday, March 19, 2021, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Service:
Stone Chapel (Drury University Campus)
Saturday, March 20, 2021, 2:00 pm
The funeral service will be filmed and posted on YouTube afterwards.
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Gregory Lee Redfern passed away on March 14, 2021 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 59. He was born on April 26, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri at Barnes Hospital, where his mother worked as a Registered ADA Therapeutic Dietician. Greg was the oldest son of Jerry and Jeanne Redfern, and a proud big brother toContinue Reading
Gregory Lee Redfern passed away on March 14, 2021 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 59. He was born on April 26, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri at Barnes Hospital, where his mother worked as a Registered ADA Therapeutic Dietician. Greg was the oldest son of Jerry and Jeanne Redfern, and a proud big brother to David Redfern.
Greg attended St. Agnes and Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri and completed his associates degree at Oklahoma State University School of Technical Training in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Upon graduation, Greg’s work experience was primarily in customer service. He often expressed his most memorable places of employment were Silver Dollar City and JP Morgan Chase, where he worked for twelve years.
Greg was an avid Cardinals fan, for both St. Louis and Springfield teams. He loved fast cars and often took special trips to automotive shows with his brother. In 2012, he was introduced to his mother’s home health aide, Jan Kelley. Since then, his preferred past times were date nights with his wife and best friend.
Greg was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon. In the Redfern home, the spirit of service prevailed. Consequently, Greg volunteered for countless agencies and initiatives during his lifetime. In his last act of service, he was a greeter at Cox South Hospital.
For friends and family, Greg’s life was a continuous demonstration of how inclusion, acceptance, and advocacy were necessary ingredients to fuel and ignite one’s will to overcome obstacles. He provided a viewpoint to identify areas where those with special needs were not accommodated; while also revealing opportunities to serve. Ultimately, Greg inspired those he encountered to generate a more compassionate community.
Greg is survived by his beloved wife Jan Redfern, brother David Allen Redfern and his wife, Merceditas (Jing)Redfern, their children, Miles, Savannah, and Luke, whom so affectionately addressed him as “Uncle Bubba.” Greg is preceded in death by his parents Jeanne and Jerry Redfern, and his grandparents, Clara and Ernest Redfern and Lynne and James Herbert Pennington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Development Center of the Ozarks and Lost and Found Grief Center.
Visitation:
Greenlawn Funeral Home East
Friday, March 19, 2021, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Service:
Stone Chapel (Drury University Campus)
Saturday, March 20, 2021, 2:00 pm
The funeral service will be filmed and posted on YouTube afterwards.
We were very saddened to hear of Greg's passing. He was a beloved friend. On behalf of Eric, Rebecca and all the In Home Solutions caregivers who worked with Greg and his father we offer our deepest condolences
Shelia Kipf
left a message on March 18, 2021:
Jan and Family I'm so sorry for your loss Gregg will truly be missed He is pain free and in heaven God Bless you all
Mike Morris
left a message on March 17, 2021:
So many fond memories over so many years. Rest in Peace, Greg.
Linda and Pat Lange
left a message on March 17, 2021:
Want to wish Jan and Gregg family all the best and let them know how sorry we are of his lost. Gregg was real swell guy. Always will to help, especially to take Pat back and forth from work. Now he's in a place we're there no pain and he can Rest In Peace with both his parents. Jan know that Gregg is with his Lord now and my God give you the strength to go on.
Linda and Pat Lange
left a message on March 17, 2021:
Pat and I are sorry for your lost Jan and Gregg family He was so kind and willing to help. By taking Pap to and to work. We know Jan he will be missed very much. Remember he is in a far better place no more pain or suffering. Now he with his parents and with our Lord, my our lord be with you in your time of lost. Lange sisters
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Eric Gulliford
left a message on March 22, 2021:
We were very saddened to hear of Greg's passing. He was a beloved friend. On behalf of Eric, Rebecca and all the In Home Solutions caregivers who worked with Greg and his father we offer our deepest condolences
Shelia Kipf
left a message on March 18, 2021:
Jan and Family I'm so sorry for your loss Gregg will truly be missed He is pain free and in heaven God Bless you all
Mike Morris
left a message on March 17, 2021:
So many fond memories over so many years. Rest in Peace, Greg.
Linda and Pat Lange
left a message on March 17, 2021:
Want to wish Jan and Gregg family all the best and let them know how sorry we are of his lost. Gregg was real swell guy. Always will to help, especially to take Pat back and forth from work. Now he's in a place we're there no pain and he can Rest In Peace with both his parents. Jan know that Gregg is with his Lord now and my God give you the strength to go on.
Linda and Pat Lange
left a message on March 17, 2021:
Pat and I are sorry for your lost Jan and Gregg family He was so kind and willing to help. By taking Pap to and to work. We know Jan he will be missed very much. Remember he is in a far better place no more pain or suffering. Now he with his parents and with our Lord, my our lord be with you in your time of lost. Lange sisters
Greenlawn left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.