REDDICK, Clifford Benton, Jr. - b. September 4, 1935 - d. May 4, 2016

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Clifford Benton Reddick, Jr., age 80, passed away on May 4, 2016 in Haysville, Kansas.  He was born on September 4, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Clifford B. Reddick Sr. and Gladys (Wagner) Reddick.

Clifford grew up in Wichita until moving with his family to Howard, Kansas in 1947.  He completed his education in Howard, graduating from Howard High School in 1954.  He served as a member of the Howard unit of the Army Reserves from 1957 to 1962.  On September 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Blenda Mae Hebb in Howard.

Clifford worked at Thompson Feed Store and later Parsons Feed Store in Howard for several years.  After moving to Wichita, he worked at Boeing until going into home construction work.  He retired from Moeder Custom Homes in 2011 at the age of 76.  He was a hard worker who thrived on staying busy during his spare time when he then could be found doing handyman jobs for his friends and neighbors.  He enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with his family and his dog, Abby.

Clifford is survived by his wife of 55 years, Blenda of the home in Wichita, Kansas; his daughters, Miscyrene (Stan) Reeser and Matrice Reddick, both of Wichita, Kansas; his son, Dirk Reddick of Wichita, Kansas; his brothers, Russell Reddick and Farrel J. (Luella) Wagner; 3 granddaughters, Lindsay (Joshua) Stewart, Allie (Jordan) Marshall, and Sidney Reeser; and 4 great-grandchildren, Ariauna and Elias Stewart and Bradley and Ian Marshall.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Gladys Reddick.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202.

Online condolences may be left at www.cozinememorial.com  Broadway Mortuary of Wichita, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.