Gary Lynn Redwine, 55, of Water Valley, MS died at his home Sunday, January 16, 2011 with his wife, Lisa, by his side. He was born in Water Valley to the late Doyle and Mildred Maynor Redwine and was a bass player and vocalist for the 69 South Band. Gary retired after 27 years with Borg Warner, and enjoyed carpentry work and flying in his glider over Yalobusha County where he often took photos of homes and farms. He was a loving father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his family.
Services are planned for 2 PM Friday, January 21, 2011 in the Henry Chapel at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until service time. Bro. James West will conduct the service, and members of his band will serve as pallbearers, with family and friends serving as honorary pallbearers. Burial will be in Sylva Rena Cemetery.
Gary is survived by his wife, Lisa Welch Redwine; one daughter, Miranda (Nicholas) Core; and one son, Todd (Crystal) Redwine, all of Water Valley, MS; a sister, Dianne (Abe) Morris of Forest, MS; three grandchildren, Logan Core, Makaelah Redwine, and Rhiannon Redwine, and one grandchild on the way.