Earnest Lee Redmond

Earnest L. Redmond, 57, was unexpectedly called Home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. He was born in Isola. MS on August 24, 1951 the son of Booker T. and Roberta (nee: Rayford) Redmond. Earnest had been employed by the J.I. Case Co, for over 33 years retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Case 20 Year Club and the Local 180 Retirees. Surviving are his children, Chris Walker of Racine, Aundrey Redmond of Milwaukee, and Marquita Redmond of Lakeland, FL; his mother Robert Redmond of Racine; 4 brothers, Booker T. (Carolyn) Redmond Jr., Wesley (Jane) Redmond all of Racine, Jessie ( Catherine) Redmond of Wautoma, WI, and James (Kim) Redmond of Racine; 5 sisters, Idella (Jimmie) Bullock of Detroit, MI, Ruby (Charlie) Wray, Shirley (David) Johnson all of Cordova, TN, Hazel (James) Miller of Milwaukee, and Becky (Jackie) Walker all of Milwaukee; sister-in-law, Mildred Redmond, close family friend Ellen Riley-Bunton both in Michigan . His nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends further survive him. Earnest was preceded in death by his father, Booker T. Redmond Sr., brothers, Robert and Willie; sisters Arletha, Bobby Jean, and Bernice. His Homegoing Service will be held in Greater Grace Temple, 522 N. Memorial Dr., on Monday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jettie L. Cornett officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.