TONY E. REDDING

Tony E. Redding, age 66 of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Tony E Redding, a son of Frank and Olamae (Chambers) Redding, was born on October 5, 1957 at Greenville, SC. He was raised and educated in the area. After his education Tony moved to Florida and began working with his grandmother at her flower farm. Tony returned to Greenville and began working with his father where he learned the plumbing trade. Later, with the knowledge his father taught him, Tony began working at Foster Corp. Inc, as a plumber, for many years. In 2011 he moved to Grand Forks for a short time. Tony then moved to Rapid City, SD until 2012 when he returned to Grand Forks. In 2014 he married Sharon Aman in Grand Forks where they continue to reside.

He enjoyed gardening Tony had a knack for art drawing and painting all the time. He enjoyed reading the Bible, often reading and praying. He would often tinker with different objects and make beautiful masterpieces out of them. Tony loved fishing, often cooking his catch to perfection for everyone to enjoy. He would often listen to country and gospel music. Tony had a big, kind and humble heart, often helping anyone who needed help, whether they were hungry or just need someone to talk too. Most of all he loved his family they were #1 priority. Tony was loved by many and left a lasting imprint on everyone's heart he knew.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Redding of Grand Forks: sons, Lane Redding of Grand Forks, ND, Chad (Stacy) Redding of Easley SC, Steven (Brittanie) Aman of Minot, ND and Aaron (Missy) Belgarde of Emerado, ND; daughters, Angel Finley of Williamston, SC, Renee (Brandon) Hendrix of Easley, SC, Lori Logan of Easley SC, Toni Michelle Taylor of Simpsonville, SC, Shannon (Walter) Aman-Morin of Grand Forks, ND and Andrea (Justin) Muslemi of Grand Forks, ND; 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; his mother, OlaMae Redding of Greenville, SC: brothers, Junior Redding of Greenville, SC, Allen (Jackie) Redding of Easley, SC, Jamie (Pam) Redding of Belton, SC, Greg (Dawn) Redding of Hendersonville, NC; sisters-in-law, Patty (Leroy) Cleberg of Spearfish, SD, Kathy Aman of Bismarck, ND, and Lorraine Talks of Mandan, ND; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, Frank; a son Ian, a nephew, Little Allen; sons-in-law Chris Logan and Jay Taylor; a grandson, Azariah; his grandparents; mother-in-law, Maryann Aman and father-in-law, Aaron Aman and a brother-in-law, Michael.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Freedom Church in Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation: one hour before service time in the church on Monday.

Burial: Memorial Park South Cemetery of Grand Forks, ND.