Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
NameLIVINGSTON, Mable
Birth Date27 Feb 1926
Birth PlaceMerigold, Bolivar County, Mississippi
Death Date16 Nov 2022 Age: 96
Death PlaceMobile, Mobile County, Alabama
FlagsRedd Line
Misc. Notes
Mable Alene Livingston Redd, age 96, of Mobile, AL passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Mrs. Redd was born on February 27, 1926 in Merigold, MS. She loved her family and watching sports. Mable was very spiritual and she loved praying, loved the Lord, and lived His word daily. Mable was so sweet and kind to everyone and had the sweetest “trademark” wink.
Mrs. Redd was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Gordon L. Redd, Sr.; her parents, John William “Big Daddy” Livingston and Vergie Quinn “Big Mama” Livingston; brothers, Tom Alex Livingston and J.W. Livingston, Jr.; and sisters, Hazel Robinson, Virginia Pounds, Clarice Ross, and Clemetine Tucker.
Survivors include her sons, Gordon L. Redd, Jr. (Donna) of Gulfport, MS, Kenny Redd (Lesa) of Mobile, AL, and Eddy Redd (Karen) of Madisonville, LA; sisters, Helen Mosley of Shreveport, LA and Jackie Kilpatrick of Greenville, MS; brother, Benny Livingston (Carolyn) of Smyrna, TN; 7 grandchildren, Bevin Brewer (Eddie), Trey Redd, Brandon Redd (Caitlin), Jonathon Redd (Gaby), Julia Grace Redd, Annie Redd , and William Redd; 6 great-grandchildren, Tripp Brewer, Isabella Brewer, J.T. Redd, Logan Redd, Liv Redd, and J.D. Redd.
Spouses
1REDD, Sgt. Gordon L. Sr. , G Granduncle
Birth Date24 Apr 1923
Birth PlaceLincoln County, Mississippi
Death Date23 Jan 2011 Age: 87
Death PlaceMobile, Mobile County, Alabama
FlagsMilitary, Redd Line, World War II
FatherREDD, Levi Laird (1887-1967)
MotherMONTGOMERY, Mary Blanche (1886-1956)
Misc. Notes
Gordon L. Redd, Sr., age 87, of Gulfport and Mobile, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Mobile. Mr. Redd was born in Lincoln, Co., MS and attended high school at Johnston Station in Pike County, graduating in 1941. He was a member of Regency Church of Christ in Mobile.

Mr. Redd served in the Army Medical Corp from May, 1943 to June 1945. He was the NCO in charge of the Dental Laboratory at Fort Bliss, Texas and served as General X-Ray Technician while in China. He was discharged as a sergeant.

Mr. Redd attended Mississippi State University for two years.

In 1947 he became associated with Redd Pest Control Company and in 1952 moved to Gulfport as a partner in the Redd Pest Control Company of Gulfport. He established offices in Pascagoula, Gulfport, and Mobile. In 1970 Mr. Redd purchased J. C.'s (his brother) interest in the coastal operation and began to establish a highly successful and respected pest control business in Gulfport and throughout the Coastal area as well as in South Alabama.

On September 29, 1988 Mr. Redd sold the coastal operation to two of his sons, Gordon, Jr. and Kenny, who have been involved in the company for several years. Now the third generation of the Redd family is associated with Redd Pest Solutions.

The youngest son, Eddy, after graduating from Mississippi State University, chose to go into sales with a medical equipment company in Louisiana. 

Mr. Redd was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Gulfport for 45 years, serving as President and was presented the Kiwanis Tablet of Honor. He held offices in several trade associations and was co-founder and served as President of MS Gulf Coast Crime Commission. He received The Laurel Wreath Award in 1976 and served as Elder of the Gulfport Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mable Livingston Redd of Mobile; three sons, Gordon L. Redd, Jr. (Donna) of Gulfport; Kenny Redd (Lesa) of Mobile, Eddy Redd (Karen) of Madisonville, LA; seven grandchildren, Bevin Redd Brewer (Eddie), Trey Redd, Brandon Redd, Jonathon Redd, Julia Grace Redd, Annie Redd, and William Redd; and three great-grandchildren, Tripp and Isabella Brewer and Joseph Tyler "J.T." Cox.
Marr Dateabt 1949
ChildrenGordon L.
Last Modified 31 May 2025Created 17 Jul 2025 by Robert Avent