Livingston County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Redden, Leonard J. "Doc"  April 2, 2011
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The Livingston Parish News - 6 Apr 2011
Leonard Redden 
 
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-
6. Leonard J. “Doc” Redden died at 2:14 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011, at his 
native home in Pride, surrounded by three daughters. He was 89, born Jan. 12, 
1922. Leonard was known for his unconditional love and generosity. Christ 
lived through him and he led by example to provide a stable and consistent 
foundation for his friends and family. He loved raising a garden, cutting 
grass on the tractor and telling stories about his many life experiences. He 
was a retired employee of Copolymer. 

Visitation was at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, Tuesday and Wednesday  
until service, conducted by the Rev. Kevin Hand, assisted by the Rev. Chris 
Redden. Burial was in Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. 

He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, of Walker, Pride, and 
of Baton Rouge; two sons and daughters-in-law, of Central, and of Osyka, 
Miss.; and a niece and nephew whom he reared as his children. He is also 
survived by five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Grace Chemin Redden; 
parents, Willie and Mattie Arnold Redden; grandson,Richard Lee Redden;   10 
brothers and sisters; and a nephew, Jimmy Lee Spurgeon.  

Honorary pallbearers were L.J. Bankston and members of the Christian 
Motorcycle Association Chapter 369. He was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist 
Church and a former member and Sunday school teacher at Zoar Baptist Church, 
Central. 

Our family wishes to express our deep gratitude to Joyce for her tireless and 
constant care of our sweet daddy.


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