Ellis Redfearn, Sr.

Ellis Redfearn, Sr., was born June 3rd, 1947, to the late Monroe and Zaddie Redfearn in Mecklenburg County. He departed this life on April 13th, 2021, in Mecklenburg County. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Robert Redfearn on October 3rd, 1976. One brother preceded him in death, Roosevelt Redfearn. He leaves to cherish his memories, seven children: Risa White (Darryl) of Charlotte, NC, El Shannon Brazil (Will) of Fort Mill, SC, Ellis Redfearn, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Trena Ellerbe (Tim) of Charlotte, NC, Jarvis Short (Assinta) of Charlotte, NC, Rosa Smith (Fred) of Indian Trail, NC, and Farrah Redfearn of Charlotte, NC; one sister, Pauline Redfearn Spears (Keesler); one brother, Hubert Lee Redfearn, Sr. (Betty); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends! "Ellis Redfearn Senior" by Caitlin Elise Smith Ellis Redfearn Senior A man of few words but many smiles His heart as big as the ocean A man who'd walk a thousand miles Just to see his loved one's smile Ellis Redfearn Senior A handy man who loved to fish A praying man who loved to sing He worshipped God and Jesus above all things. Ellis Redfearn Senior A family man. Always surrounded by his wife, children, and grands The love he spewed had no ends. A husband, brother, a dad, an uncle, a grandfather, and friend The best anyone could have Ellis Redfearn Senior