Robert L. Redd

Robert Lee Redd, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Robert was born September 18, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas to William Lee Redd, Sr. and Theresa Rosa Lee (Newman) Brown. Shortly after, the family moved to the Des Moines area and Robert was educated in Des Moines Public Schools. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and was baptized in his home church of Corinthian Baptist. He was more recently attending Metro Assembly on 5th.

Robert was employed at the State Capital Building in the Rotunda. He enjoyed being outdoors. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing, and he loved the open road. He was a family man and his daughter, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren meant everything to him.

He is survived by his daughter, Octavia Redd; granddaughters, ShyAire Redd, Kourtni Redd, and Lanesha Redd (Derek Ivy); great-grandchildren, Jordynn, Zyaire (on the way), Larry Jr., Aubree, King, Royal, Royce, and O’siah; brothers, William L. Redd, Jr. (Valerie) and Maurice Redd; his companion, Ruth Wilson; and many other extended family and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Redd; parents, William Redd, Sr. and Theresa Rosa Lee Brown; and his brothers, Clifton Lewis and Darrell Lewis.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Robert.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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