Jerrell Redwine

Jerrell F. "Jerry" Redwine was born on May 29, 1932 in Shawnee, OK to Earl and Greathel (Lamb) Redwine. Jerry passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the age of 78.

Known to many and considered a "man with many friends", Jerry never seemed to meet a stranger and joked with most who knew him. He was without a doubt one of the most consistent, conservative and dependable individuals anyone will ever meet. The most important thing to Jerry was his family and friends. He kept up with almost everyone throughout his life from those he met in grade school, through high school in Shawnee OK to his college days at OSU and into his role as business man and Father.

He joined the Kappa Sigma Fraternity while in College and of course, endeared himself to many more making friends along the way. While in college, he worked as a "house boy" in the kitchen of one of the sororities on campus. Never bashful, he met Jenny Campbell known today as Jenny Redwine. They were married in college and enjoyed 58 years of marriage. He "broke the rules" he would say often by dating one of the Sorority members of his employer, but "it was worth it" he would brag never knowing until later if he had gotten caught.he never did. He was part of the ROTC and later served in the military for two years as a 1st lieutenant in Savannah GA and yes, made even more friends.

Known as "Twinkle toes" to those that saw him dance, most of whom were a part of the Young Men's Club of Tulsa. It was there that he met many more people who then became friends that became those lifelong friends. His motto was always be a friend in order to have friends. He talked about his family and friends often and with the enthusiasm he was known for by most.

A kind man, sometimes of few words but more often full of life, energy and certainly an opinion on most anything. Jerry had an ability to be feared and loved at the same time depending which way you knew him.business or personally. He made unusually strong friendships during his 40 or years of service at Crane Carrier Company in Tulsa OK. and is loved by many both professionally and personally. Jerry made a difference both in life and death. He truly left this earth in a better way than it was when he discovered it. Family, friends and making the best out of any situation was what he was good at.

We have lost many from his generation and he will certainly be missed but most definitely not forgotten. The signed little league baseball along with trophies and plaques that still line his "room" at home still talk of his giving and caring nature. He was never too busy to talk about those he loved or befriended. Jerry had both a no nonsense approach to life but combined it with a humorous and respectful way of dealing with others. He used that same attitude and presence to help in the raising of two young children, Sherry Redwine Colburn and Scott Redwine of Estes Park and Tulsa OK respectively. He will be missed by his family including three (3) granddaughters and six (6) great grandchildren.

He handled life, fatherhood, marriage and friendship with love and an uncanny innate understanding of fairness. He was respectful in life as he was in death. His last worries were for Jenny, not of himself. Jerry was simply Jerry, mingling with all walks of life in the same comfortable way he had about him. That was who Jerry was and he will be remembered by all as a good man with purpose, conviction and vision.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at St James Presbyterian Church, 11970 S. Elm, Jenks, OK.