Mr. James (Jimmy) Robert Reddish of Melrose, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, after a brief illness. Jimmy was born September 21, 1936, in Starke, to P.D. and Ruth (Sapp) Reddish. He graduated from Bradford High in 1954, and the University of Florida with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1959. He retired from the Department of Corrections, Florida National Guard, and Bradford County School System. Jimmy was a "people person," had a tremendous demeanor with people and "never met a stranger." He had an outgoing humorous personality and had a gift for telling stories. Jimmy loved the Florida Gators and especially football. He was a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church and Elder for 10 years. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was also preceded in death by his son Kirk A. Reddish, and brothers Glen Reddish, Vernon Reddish, sisters-in-law Becky Reddish, Brenda Whitehead, and brothers-in- law Robert Whitehead and Greg Tyler. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Sandra Whitehead Reddish, daughters Marla Reddish, Ellen Reddish and granddaughter Rena Reddish. Also left behind are four brothers Drew Reddish (Ada), Dolph Reddish (Valaria Shuford), Mike Reddish (Brandi Noegel), and John Arthur Reddish (Barbara); sisters-in-law Sylvia Reddish, Linda Reddish, Linda Johns, Elaine Tyler, Joan Whitehead and brothers-in- law Jerry Whitehead and Barry Whitehead along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, Saturday, November 19, 2022. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. followed by service at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Rick Bicknell officiating. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, www.communityhospice.com/give. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, FL 32091. (904) 964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Visitation Saturday, November 19, 2022 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Service Saturday, November 19, 2022 11:00 AM - DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200