Roy Stanley Redd Smith, 71, of Burlington, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Azria Health Prairie Ridge in Mediapolis.
Roy Stanley Redd Smith, 71, of Burlington, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Azria Health Prairie Ridge in Mediapolis.
Born Dec. 16, 1952, in Burlington, he was the son of Donald Alvin Redd and Betty Marie Webster Smith. He met the caregiver of his life, Claudetta Lee Tucker and they spent over 50 years together.
He was a 1971 graduate of Burlington High School. He also attended many classes over the years at Southeastern Community College.
Roy worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant until 2019.
He was a member of the Burlington Gym, Burlington Eagles Club and the Gentleman's Club. Roy enjoyed watching TV, especially sports. He had a passion for grilling and would be called on by many local churches to help them with events, since he was the grill master.
Survivors include his significant other, Claudetta Tucker of Burlington; son, Stanley Tucker of Burlington; daughter, Twilla Kanne of Des Moines; two brothers, Donald Hunt and Leon Wilson both of Burlington, IA and his aunt, Betty Smith of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, both grandmothers and one uncle.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
There will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.