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401 Yaupon St.
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
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401 Yaupon St.
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Monday, April 22, 2019
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1038 Plantation Dr
Clute, TX  77531
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John William Redden

of Lake Jackson, TX

December 20, 2000 - April 16, 2019


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Funeral services for John William Redden, age 18, of Lake Jackson, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson with Rev. Chad Alexander officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Restwood Memorial park. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. on April 22, 2019.

John William Redden, a unique, warm and funny soul with a beautiful mind, left us on April 16, 2019 to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on December 20, 2000 in Houston, Texas, to parents Ron and Ellie Redden. In addition to his parents, John also leaves behind two sisters, Mollie and Emma. He was and will always be dearly loved by his family, friends, classmates, church mates and extended family.

John was one of a kind. He had a quick wit and a keen mind. He was actively involved in Brazoswood High School's Robotics and Rockets programs, as well as his Robotics III-Drones class. He was looking forward to traveling with the Goddard Rocket Team this June to launch their rocket at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. He valued his friendships with his classmates, and he loved to find Memes he could share with them to brighten their day. He was very proud of the accomplishments on the Robotics Team this year. He was also proud that he earned his FAA Remote Pilot's License in November. He valued the friends from each of those programs and had the utmost respect for their gifts and accomplishments.

John also valued his friends from his church youth group. John went to church early on Sunday mornings to spend time with his friends and to play video games with them. He loved his Sunday School Teachers and was exhibiting tremendous growth in the Lord. He also loved his youth minister, Skyler Sikes, who was having a profound influence on his life. John had a relationship with Jesus Christ, having received Christ as his Savior, following Him in believers Baptism.

John will be missed terribly, but he leaves behind a legacy of having touched and influenced the lives of nearly everyone with whom he interacted. Truly, he is gone too soon, but his legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of the dozens of family members, teachers, school administrators, students, Sunday School Teachers, fellow members of his youth group, along with friends and police officers from the Lake Jackson Police Explorers.

John is survived by his parents, Ron and Ellie Redden; his siblings, Mollie and Emma Redden; his paternal grandparents, Wanda and Johnnie Redden; and his maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Rankin. He is also survived by his aunts, Carol Beugeler (Butch) and Lee Ann Stephens (Donnie); as well as his uncles, Richard Redden (Cathy) and Bill Rankin (Lorna). He leaves behind numerous cousins, great aunts and uncles as well.

Pallbearers will be Royce Mullins, Aaron Haisch, Montwin Delton, David Rankin, Dale Hobbs and Brad Whitehead.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Brazoswood High School Robotics team, the Brazoswood High School Robotics Drones class and the Brazoswood High School Goddard Rocket team.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Brazoswood High School Robotics Program, 302 Brazoswood Drive, Clute, Texas 77531.

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15 Condolence(s)
Sylvia Munoz
Angleton, TX
Monday, April 29, 2019

Dear Ron & Ellie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son John William. I saw it yesterday as I was paging through a newspaper and recognized your name and Ellie's. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers and that we care. May you find peace in God's grace.
With my love to the family,
Sylvia Munoz

CHARLOTTE JAMES
WEST MEMPHIS, AR
Monday, April 22, 2019

So, So sorry to here of your loss! He is with the angels now watching over all of you.

Sharon Hudson
Garland, TX
Sunday, April 21, 2019

I was so sorry to hear the heartbreaking news of the loss of your son, John. While I did not personally know John, I could tell from reading his obituary what an outstanding person he was. May you feel God's peace and comfort during this sorrowful time.

Janet Atchison
Rio Frio, TX
Sunday, April 21, 2019

My heart goes out to Ron, Ellie, Molly, and Emma as well as the others in John's family and his friends. You are in my prayers.

Diane and Mark Andrews
Sweeny, TX
Sunday, April 21, 2019

Ron and Ellie and family. We are praying for you, your family and friends during this time. Remembering happy times you spent together will eventually turn tears into smiles. Though that may take some time.
We are truly sorry for your loss and pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you, hold you, and give you peace that only He can.

Melody Burton
POTTSBORO, TX
Sunday, April 21, 2019

Dale and I are sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers for the family.

Pam Faulk
, TX
Sunday, April 21, 2019

So glad I had the opportunity to spend time with John while volunteering at the Sea Center - loved listening to him talk about this fish at the center; what a wonderful young man! Prayers to Ron and his family for peace and comfort.

Todd, Emma, and Camille Edwards
LUFKIN, TX
Saturday, April 20, 2019

Ron and Ellie, John enriched the lives of all who met him, and you can always be proud of him. We share your sorrow, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Nedra Patterson
Wimberley,, TX
Saturday, April 20, 2019

I am sorry I cannot be there but I am praying for all of you.

Barbra & Jerry
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, April 19, 2019

It has always been a privilege to me that I was allowed to hang out with John. Our conversations during our walks around the big block were so innocent and enjoyable. Just a really good kid who was very protective of his sisters and family.

It's not often that a young teenager chooses to become friends with an old lady in her 50s so I consider it a great blessing in my life and enjoyed every moment.

The biggest blessing to everyone who knows, loves and misses John is knowing that he's in heaven because his Christianity was well taught to him and highly valued by him.

Our hearts are hurting for those family and friends left behind who will miss him dearly but to see him again someday.

Blessings to all,

Jerry and Barbra Germany

Shirley Hawkins
Graham, TX
Friday, April 19, 2019

The Williamson family in Graham has meant so much to me my entire life. My heart breaks, along with yours in this sad loss. May God give you strength and comfort.

Larry Burgess
Robinson, TX
Friday, April 19, 2019

Sorry to hear of John's accident. I know he will be missed greatly.

Kathy & Joe Friend
Graham, TX
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dennis & Fran Bitneer
Sargent, TX
Thursday, April 18, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. We know only to well the pain and loss that the death of a child causes and feels like. If we can help you in any way, even just talking, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Dennis & Fran

Burt and Connie Lamoureux
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Words cannot express how sorry we are for John's loss. We pray that God will hold you in his loving arms and carry you through the coming days. With our love and sorrow,
Burt and Connie