March 20, 1928 – May 20, 2022
Donald Gene Reddick, 94, Noblesville, passed away after an extended illness with family by his bedside, on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Five Star Residences of Noblesville. He was born on March 20, 1928, to Clarence and Edna (Wills) Reddick in Boone County, Ind.
He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1946 and was a football manager during his high school years. Donald met his wife, Maxine Ella Rogers, in 1948, and they married in 1950.
Donald came from a family of 14 siblings, and being the third child and oldest son required some responsibility. He had many jobs, some of which included bringing in coal for heating the coal stove, helping his parents with all the chores, and gathering corn in gunny sacks to sell at Mendenhall Grain Elevator in Sheridan for money for the coal.
He proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy during 1945 and 1946 with rank of Seaman 1st Class (SIC) working the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during some active duty in WWII.
Donald humbly and proudly raised five daughters with a stern but gentle hand, often working two jobs to support the family.
He worked at Tiny Tot Diaper Service for 15 years, often taking daughters along as a treat to them during the summer to see “what Daddy did,” seeing the sights and having the rare pleasure of frequenting restaurants for breakfast and lunch. While employed there, he survived a robbery while being tied up and threatened.
In 1966 he joined Allison’s of General Motors before retiring in April 1972, just two months after first grandchild, Jill, was born. He also moonlighted at Kinzers Marathon Station in Noblesville.
Don was ALWAYS meticulous in everything he pursued, from mowing the lawn to cleaning the garage. There was never anyone or ever will be anyone more precise and particular with record keeping.
He volunteered many years with Senior Citizens of Noblesville, being the Vice President in 1998. Don spent many hours there volunteering his time and services, by doing some of his expert trades involving plumbing, electric wiring, and carpentry, free of charge. He also worked with their recycling department.
After retirement, he and his wife took many trips with “Top Notch Tours,” traveling through different states throughout the United States, including: Boys and Girls Town in Nebraska and Nashville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, to name a few.
Donald’s hobbies included master carpenter – he single-handedly built three room additions and a two-car garage onto his home, doing all the plumbing and electrical work. He also enjoyed the “CB Radio Days” under the handle of “Donald Duck.” He was always there when daughters/sons-in-law needed work done on their homes.
He has been a member of Calvary Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor Rick Bell for many years. He also served as Deacon for many years before resigning his further services at the age of 86.
He valiantly and honorably took care of his loving wife, Maxine, during her precious and failing years, serving as primary care giver until requiring extensive help from family about eight years ago.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Maxine Reddick; daughters, Pamela Brandenburg, Karen (Eddie) Doty, Lisa (Jim) Everitt, Teresa (Bob) Waugh, and Tina (Gary) Owens; grandchildren, Jason Sherrill, Nicole Green, Nathan Everitt, Natalie Spitler, Kelli Waugh, Eric Waugh, Derek Owens; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, Taylor, Nixon and Rory Linger, Kyli and Alexi Buzan, Dylan, Christina, and Adeline Ogle, Angel, Zita, and Isaac Everitt, Conner, Kendall and Caden Green, and Julian Spitler; sisters, Mary Rose, Marsella, Nancy Sue, Linda Lue, and Beverly; and brothers, Bill and Richard. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Jill and Kevin Doty; parents-in-law, Paul and Cecil Rogers; brothers and sisters, Virginia, Phyllis, Alonzo, Carroll, Wayne, and Larry; and beloved dog, Bugsy.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with Rev. Richard D. Bell officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hydrocephalus Association, 4340 E. West Highway, Suite 905, Bethesda, MD 20814-4447 (tinyurl.com/HADonationForm); or the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 10501 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038 (hamiltonhumane.com).
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