Billy Joe Redmon

Funeral services for 65-year-old Billy Joe Redmon of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Rector, were held Sunday, June 12, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating.

Mr. Redmon died Thursday, June 2, at Sun City, Ariz. Born Jan. 11, 1940, to the late Aubrey and Bessie Redmon, he was owner and operator of Five Star Contracting Company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Sammy and Donald Redmon; and one sister, Barbara Jinkins.

Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca Lynn York, Leesa Beth Hemkens and Tina Renee Redmon; three sons-in-law, Andrew Hemkens, Christopher Nagel and Greg York; two sisters, Dorothy Henderson and Shirley Lochtan; four grandchildren, Sarah and Elizabeth Hemkens, Lauren Pedroso and Alexis York; and his friends who he loved very much, Gus and Kathy Macrides and children, Anastacia, Erini and Stefanos, and his extended family at Brothers Family Restaurant.

Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery at Greenway with Irby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Delane Redmon, Ronnie Redmon, Dennis Redmon, Don Redmon, Mike Redmon, Mark Redmon, Andy Hemkens and Joe Hemkens.