James P. Redmond III

JAMES P. REDMOND was born on December 17, 1979 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed on December 20, 2013 of natural causes. During his middle and high school years he was an accomplished trumpet player which also earned him numerous awards and honors. He received his education at Edmondson High School and Morgan State University in Baltimore. After receiving his Certification in Computer Technology he pursued a career as an IT Specialist. At the time of James’ death he was employed with DRC (Dynamic Research Corporation). He married Challon Yarborough in 2006 and out of this union came a son, Maurice Emmanuel Redmond. As a child James would spend countless hours after school on his mom’s job at the Walbrook branch of the Enoch Pratt Library. She was even more determined to raise a productive, honest and respectable son. James reflected those qualities. He was a self-motivated man who committed himself to working hard, providing for his son and being the best dad he could be to his son Maurice. He possessed many endearing qualities that drew people in; which made you want to be around him. A neighbor and friend recalled how he and James would spend hours talking about cars and life. James was also a generous man who would not hesitate to help a friend or family member in need. Whether it was his time or money, he was there to help. These are some examples of why he made lifelong friendships wherever he went and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He succeeded in being a true friend and devoted son and father. As a dedicated Assistant Coach of his son’s football team, the Owings Mills Wolfpack, James demonstrated the importance of parents showing an interest in the activities of their children which created long lasting memories of how much a father truly loved his son. Cars were another passion of James’. He was a member of car clubs and participated in numerous car shows which earned him many awards. Many would agree that you could often find him in his garage working on his cars; installing new parts to make them faster or louder! He leaves to mourn: his son, Maurice Redmond; mother, Debra Redmond; father, James Redmond, Jr.; grandmother, Ruth Redmond; one brother, Gregory; two sisters, Paula and Robin; one brother-in-law, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All who truly loved James will have lasting memories of him. What’s most important is that James is in the memory of Almighty God. Please remember that the resurrections that Jesus himself performed on earth give us confidence in the Bible’s promise that the dead in God’s memory will awake from their long “sleep”! (John 5:28) Now isn’t that something exciting to look forward to!

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James P. Redmond III

December 17, 1979 - December 19, 2013