Redmond, John Chris

John Chris Redmond, 61, of Christiansburg, Va., died peacefully in his sleep, May 25, 2009. John, known as: J.C. and "Big Red", was a true friend and gentleman. He touched the lives of many, both friends and family, alike. John was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mary Frances Redmond; father, Colonel Vaughn; brothers, John Vaughn and Mike Vaughn; and sisters, Jennifer Johnson and Barbara Vaughn. John graduated in 1967 from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. He served his country in the United States Navy, from which he received and Honorary Discharge and a National Defense Service Medal. He had been residing in Christiansburg, where he was employed by Kroger. He had said that "It was the lowest paying job he’d ever had, but the one that he enjoyed the most." He will be greatly missed by his fellow employees and the community who loved talking to him "while he was working". Those left to cherish his memory, uncle, Samuel James Redmond; aunt, Trinda Lee Redmond; devoted nieces, Chamisa Mary Redmond, Md., Natasha Redmond, District of Columbia, Tina M. Jones, Maryland, and Pamela Davis, South Carolina; nephew, Greg Davis; living brothers, special brother and friend, George Davis, Ohio, Joe Love, Texas, Colonel Vaughn Jr., Maryland, James Vaughn, Virginia; and a sister, Virginia Allen, Maryland. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion UHC, Christiansburg, Va., officiated by Bishop Anthony M. Tucker. The Redmond family is being served by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.