David Mark Redstone

David M. Redstone, 93 of Tallahassee, FL. died June 29, 2011 at Centre Pointe Health and Rehabilitation. Dave was born April 28, 1918 in Olean, NY. He was the son of the late LL and Caroline Redstone. He grew up in Vero Beach, FL along with 10 other siblings. After graduating from Vero Beach High school and working a short time, he entered the Army serving in Germany during WWII. While serving his country he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars and 3 purple hearts, and the combat rifleman metal. Upon discharge and rehabilitation from his injury Dave began college, and completed his education at the University of Miami where he earned his law degree. Dave moved his family to Tallahassee in 1955, where he began his career with the State of Florida, working until his retirement. He joined St. Paul United Methodist Church July 15, 1955 and was a member of the WD Gray Sunday School Class. He served as an elder, on various church committees, and the Methodist Men. Dave endeavored to serve the Lord as was evident by being a faithful church member, husband, father, and grandfather. An avid Seminole fan who attended every FSU game from 1957 until his health prevented his attendance during the 2009 season. He was a member of the FSU Quarterback Club, American Bar Association, Lions Club, dual member of Larson Masonic Lodge and Jackson Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Marzug Shrine Ambassador, IOOF Independent order of Odd Fellows #5 Past Noble Grand, Fidelity Rebekah Lodge #34 IOOF , Order of Eastern Star #119, White Star of Jerusalem #35, VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hartley Redstone, brother’s Ross, Clarence, Ken, Paul, John, Ray and Howard Redstone and sister’s Ruth Redstone Callahan He is survived by Sisters Irene Redstone and Doris Redstone McAllister, Brother and Sister-in –law Jack and Kate Hartley, Son Darrell Mark Redstone and wife Jean, Marks’s children Neil Redstone and wife Sheri, Daughter Doralynn Redstone Rosner and husband Bill, Daughter Dorene Redstone Mathis and husband Lonnie Mathis, Dorene’s children Theron Mathis and wife Beth, Reid Mathis and wife Teresa, and 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Meridian Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32302 or to the Gideons International Ministry, PO Box 1823 Albany, GA 31702. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2011 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with interment at MeadowWood Cemetery.

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David Mark Redstone

April 28, 1918 - June 29, 2011