Kent David Redd of Pleasant Hope passed away December 15, 2011 at his home. He was born August 14, 1950 in Halfway, Missouri to Herbert Redd and Dorthy (Anderson) Redd. On May 21, 1976, Kent was united in marriage with Loretta (Choate) Redd. He was a devoted husband who shared a great love of all animals with his wife. Never was an animal of any kind turned away, they were always fed, warmed, and loved.
Kent loved a challenge of any kind. If it was broke he wanted to fix it. He worked at Zenith for 19 years. His love for automotives and electronics lead him to begin his own business after Zenith closed.
He attended Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church for many years and was a volunteer with the Pleasant Hope Fire Department.
Kent was preceded in death by his mother Dorthy Redd and his mother – in law Irene Choate. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Loretta; his father, Herbert Redd; a brother Emmett Redd and wife Judy; a sister. Pam Lakey and husband Farron; two nephews, Matthew Lakey and and wife Lori, and Nathan Redd; two nieces Farrah Lakey and Emmily Bolen and husband Josh; six great nieces and nephews; and his father- in- law Novie Choate.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Pitts Chapel, Bolivar, MO. Funeral services will at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Pitts Chapel with Brother DeWayne Burdette and Brother Jerry Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Prairie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church or the Pleasant Hope Fire Department.