Eric Redfearn

Eric L. Redfearn (July 23, 1946-Jan. 18, 2018)

Eric Lee Redfearn, 71, a life-long resident of Keystone Heights and dedicated family man, died Jan. 18, 2018, from complications of a long illness.

Redfearn was the youngest of four sons born to William Huntley Redfearn Sr. and Annie Katherine Wright on July 23, 1946, in Gainesville, Florida. He attended Keystone Heights schools, Gordon Military School in Barnesville, Georgia and graduated from Keystone Heights High School in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1966 and served while stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and in Jacksonville, Florida. He was honorably discharged in 1970.  After returning home, he soon met Mary Alice Daly and was married on Sept. 30, 1972. They had two children, Amy Marie and David Lee. Redfearn learned the family heating and air conditioning business from his father and was well known in the community for his service to others. He was a Rotarian and served as president of the Rotary Club of Keystone Heights from 1981-1982 where he was also recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of the Community Church of Keystone Heights and the Keystone United Methodist Church.  He was actively involved in teaching Sunday School and volunteering with youth programs. 

Redfearn had many life-long friends in Keystone Heights and was a devoted husband and father.  He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, NASCAR and cheering on the University of Miami Hurricanes.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary and his children, Amy R. Summers and David L. Redfearn (Dr. Jessi Kaur); brothers William Huntley Jr. (Diana) and Michael Stephen and sister-in-law, Barbara; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Robert “Bobby” Stanley.

 The family requests that donations be made to Keystone United Methodist Church (www.keystone-umc.org), Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (www.youthranches.org) and the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).