b'OBITUARIESWilmer \'Wil\' Hugh Redwine Jr., Feb 12,1962July 19, 2020W ilmer Hugh Redwine, Jr. was born on February20 years. He was hard-working and dedicated, andhappymomentswithhiscousinButchRedwine. 12, 1962, in Denver, Colorado to his parents,always made a point to know everyone by name.Butch was more than a cousin but rather his best Wilmer H. Redwine, Sr. and Betty L. Conner Redwine.Wil was the proud father of four children; Latis,friend. He loved playing dominoes and hanging out He was affectionately referred to as "Junior" by hisAlexandria, Alessia, and Wilmer, III "Trey". He was aatthe"hole".Thecomraderiestheysharedwere family and close friends.He was raised surroundedloving and devoted father who took greatundeniableandinseparable.Othergoodfriends byhisbrother,Michael,andhissis- pride and joy in the care and nurture ofincludeMarkWilbertandChrisCollier;hischild-terKatheryn"Niecey".Growingup,his children.hood friends and college buddies and Joe Anderson. helovedfishingwithhisparentsandLater,hebecamegoodfriendswithhisneighbors grandparents.Wil was very close to hisTheyfondlyrememberhisteachingCedric Ennis Sr. "Major" and Eddie Lewis "Ed".brother, Michael, and enjoyed the spe- themtofish,drivingthemtoschool,They will miss his kindness and his overall person-cial time they shared together.He alsowork and practices, and taking care ofality without having a mean bone in his body. Wil enjoyedplayingbasketball,trackandthe family motorhome. The most impor- carried a smile that would light any room he entered shooting his BB guns as a child. tant teachable moment he taught themandwasalwayswillingtolendahelpinghand. Wilreceivedhisformaleducationinwas to "save money and spend less" andFamily and friends will miss this kind and wonderful Denver attending St. James Elementary"always remember to be early becauseman who "fought a good fight". School and graduating from Machebeufbeing on time means you\'re late" High School in the Park Hill neighbor- Wil later met Tina Gilbert who becameWil is preceded in death by his parents Wimer H. hood of Denver.He furthered his edu- hisdevotedcompanionandcaregiver.Redwine Sr. and Betty L. Redwine; and his beloved cationbyattendingtheUniversityofThey shared many happy and preciousbrother,MichaelDwainConner.WilmerHugh Northern Colorado in Greeley.Then earned a bach- moments together. A man of faith and belief in theRedwine, Jr. departed this life on July 19, 2020, in elor\'s degree and later his master\'s degree in busi- Lord,WilwasanactivememberofKingBaptistAurora, Colorado, Those left to cherish his memory ness administration from the University of Phoenix.Church, but he also attended First Sunday worshipand mourn his loss include his devoted companion, service with his mother, sister and her family at NewTina Gilbert of Denver, Colorado; three daughters, OnceWilcompletedhiscollegeeducation,heHope Baptist Church. Wil believed in going to churchLatiaV.MitchellRedwineofBrooklyn,NewYork, worked for the Pepsi Cola Company in Denver forevery Sunday and raising his children in the church.AlexandriaN.RedwineofBoston,Massachusetts manyyears.HestartedoffasadriverbutlaterHe believed in the power of prayer, and despite hav- and Alessia S. Redwine of Austin Texas, and Kathryn becameDirectorofFinancialOperationsandalsoing ALS, he never wavered in his faith in God.(Eric) Nesbitt of Aurora, Colorado; Nephews Marcus worked for Texaco Oil Company in Colorado.andIanNesbittandahostofnieces,nephews, WilwasemployedasaManagerofFinancialWilwasafun-lovingmanwhoenjoyedlifeandaunts,unclescousins,otherrelativesandmany, Research for S&P Global Cooperation for more thanthose he encircled. In his free time, he enjoyed themany, friends.see pictures on page 12 - 14Henry \'Butch\' Wesley Redwine Jr., Sept 12,1948July 09, 2020B utchwasbornSeptember12,Jermehl,andMia.Theytraveledtoteachers with a slight giggle.He was aphy in all softball. In turn the Omaha 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas to hisTexas, Georgia, and many other placesSuperstar in his Profession, a Concreteteam would travel to Denver to play, parentsHenryWesleyRedwine,Sr.including beaches and islands.Contractor.Butchownedandoper- it was like the Super Bowl of softball andJeanetteBolandOwens.HewasButchalwaysmadetimetospendated his own business called Redwineand the trophy was the prize to brag thefirstofninechildrenborninwithhischildren.thencametheConcrete, for over 54 years. about. He did not like to lose; Butch thefamily.Hewasblessedtohavegrandchildren and even more love andPublisherRandyM.McCowanwasawinneratheart.Butchwas four brothers, Robert, George "Ricky",time was needed; Butch came throughremembersthatintheprecededindeathbyhisdaughter, Michael,andMichaelAnthony,andlike a BOSS! He was Blessed with 14late1990sthelateLisa Lynn Redwine Toliver; sixsisters,Judith,Joyce,Deborah,grandchildren.TheyLovinglycalledBishopDennisLeonardhisparents,Jeanette Debbie Elaine, and Gayla. He also hadhim, "Grandpa" or "Papa". Butch neverSr.,PastorofHeritageandRoseveltOwens.and a special bond with his uncle Wilmermissed a Sunday dinner with the fam- ChristianCentertoldHenry and Wilma Redwine, "Red" Redwine,Sr. and his son Wilmerily; he was just too excited to see hishimthathewasbuild- Sr.; and his sister, Debbie "Junior" Redwine, Jr.children and grandchildren and antici- ing a bigger church thatElaineRedwine.Henry Asachildhisparentsrelocatedtopated the time they would share. would connect to the firstWesley"Butch\'Redwine, Dallas Texas. Henry was lovingly nick- one. Leonard then askedJr.wentontobewith named, "Butch" by his family. ButchFishing trips were one Butch\'s favor- RandyifheknewofatheLordonJuly9,2020 attended St. Peters Clayborne Catholicite things to do with the children andgood concrete contractor,atUniversityHospitalin School. Butch continued his secondarygrandchildren.Heenjoyedteachingso he brought Butch andAurora, Colorado.educationatMadisonandRooseveltthemandshowingoffhisperfectedBishop Leonard together. Heleavestocherish High Schools also in Dallas. He gradu- fishing skills. He also enjoyed hunting,hismemoryhisdevoted atedin1966,andmovedtoDenver,goingtofamilyreunionsallovertheAfter Butch finished thewifeof39years,Rosalyn Colorado to work with his uncles, Bobcountry, and hosting thanksgiving din- sanctuary, Bishop Leonard told RandyR.Redwine;hissons,Eric(Cynthia) and Red Redwine as concrete contrac- ners and the fourth of July Barbecue\'s.howimpressedhewaswithButch\'sRedwineandJermehl(Brenda) tors. In 1979, he met the love of hisHis barbequing talents were desiredwork"I have never seen anyone workRedwine;hisdaughter,Tamara life, Rosalyn Wilson at the Rossonianby many, so much so that he was nick- so fast and hard as your cousin, I gotRedwine(ReginaldMadison),Le\'lani LoungeinDenver,Colorado.Inthatnamed the "Pit Master". He masteredtired watching him work." (Duwand)Jackson,Mia(Jamuar) same year they became business part- his mother\'s BBQ sauce to perfection.TheCompanythatbuildsMegaEvans; his 14 grandchildren, Brittany ners in starting one of the most recog- Ever year Butch and wife Roz wouldChurchesworldwidewantedtohireTaylor, Raven Taylor, Laverio Watson, nized hair salons in the city "Winningdress up as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause,Butch to be a part of their company.Lelaynia Redwine, Ta\'San King, Lexys Coiffeurs".thefamilythoughtthathewasthe"Butch told me that he didnt want toRedwine Dearing, Simeon Evans, D\'Elle OnJuly25,1981atthehomeofworstSanta,theywouldinturncallbe away from his family that long forJackson,ArmahniRedwine,Duwand WilmerandBettyRedwine,Butchhim the "Bad Santa", everyone got theno amount of money," said Randy.JacksonII,SydneyEvans,Jermehl andRosalynbecameonefleshandbiggest laugh due to his choice deliveryIn Butches free time he played soft- Redwine Jr., Dariann Jackson, Ezekiel they have celebrated their love for oneofwordsspokentothefamilywhileballforhissponsors,theJetSet,Evans; eight great grandchildren; his anothereversince.Rev.Dr.Rosalynoperating as Santa.McCovey\'s,EbonyRose,Mr.A\'s,thesiblings,Robert(Theda)Redwine, RedwineSr.PastorofMinistryBibleScoreboard,andRandall\'sLounges,Ricky (Phyllis) Dunham, Michael (Lisa) Church, best recollection of their mar- As a member of Ministry Bible Churchover the course of 49 years.Owens,MichaelAnthony,Judith the past three years Butch served inRedwine, Joyce Gambles, Debra (Dale) riagewasthattheyalwayssetasidethechurchpreparingthechurchforTheteamswouldtraveltoOmahaJohnson, Gayla (Hero) Chalmers; and avacationtimetogetherwiththeservices, he loved Sunday School andNebraska every year for a tournamentahostofnieces,nephews,cousins, children;Lisa,Eric,Tamara,Le\'lani,would ask challenging questions of histoobtainthemostsought-aftertro- other relatives, and friends. 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