Gene Redd Obituary

Dr. Gene Redd, widower of Lillian Harris Redd, entered eternal rest Wednesday, December 31,2025 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. A native of Atlanta, GA, he was a resident of Aiken for over sixty years, working as a music educator at Richmond County School System. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a former member of New Hope Grand Lodge of SC, King David Masonic Lodge #407 A.F. & A.M. During his many years of service, he worked as a School Administrator, Assistant Principal, Music Educator and Classroom Teacher. Dr. Redd, alongside his wife Lillian, wanted to do Community Outreach. They opened doors uplifting people from all levels of society by creating the Wayside Project. People discovered their own talents by playing instruments and having confidence in themselves to perform in various activities. When Dr. Redd retired, he continued extending his care for people by serving as a school crossing guard, a court bailiff and even a supporter of the local authorities.
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