Frank Carrington Redford

Charlotte, North Carolina

November 20, 1940 - August 17, 2024

Frank Redford, 83, passed on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Frank C. Redford (1940-2024)
Frank Carrington Redford was born November 20, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Frank Young Redford and Hazel Virginia Carrington. As a youth, his family moved to Portland, Oregon, where
Frank would gain a love for the Pacific Ocean, hunting, camping, and fishing. While a student at Washington High School (Portland, Oregon), he ran for the Track team and was a Drum Major
in the marching band. Frank graduated from Washington in 1959 and enlisted in the US Navy. He served from 1959-1963 as a Yeoman on the USS Sabalo submarine. He also served in the
Oregon National Guard. He had many spirited conversations about his love and respect for the country and for those who have also served or are currently serving. Over the past 4 years,
Frank penned five booklets on becoming a better citizen and human being. Frank was employed throughout his life in the transportation, insurance, sales, and Chamber of Commerce industries. He loved to sing and write poetry. He was a self-taught ukulele player and composed two songs, as well. One of Frank’s favorite destinations was Hawai’i, which he wrote, composed, and sang about in his song titled, “Lovely Hawaiinei.” Frank was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved discussing the scriptures and sharing his love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Frank was honest, kind, amiable, and loved to serve others. He passed away peacefully at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 17, 2024. Frank is survived by his wife, Jing Pan Redford; siblings, David, Nancy Bean-Larsen, and Kent; children from two previous marriages, Dana (Karen), Lance (Betsy), Curtis (Troy), Nikki, Brandon, Eryn, and Serene (Brett Matheson); 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Frank’s previous spouses, Diana (Olsen) Redford, Sonya (unknown), and Janet (Suchy).

The Redford Family have entrusted arrangements to Roseboro's Mortuary & Crematory.

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