Horace Redus

Horace Burton Redus Jr. of Waco, Texas lost his courageous battle with lung and brain cancer as he passed peacefully from heart failure at 5:30 Monday, July 25, 2011. At his request there will be no service with interment at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum. Celebrations of his life will be held at later dates.

Horace (Jack) Redus was born in Paris, Texas December 3, 1944 to Horace Burton Redus Sr. and Robbie Jordan Redus. He graduated from Paris High School in 1963 and from Lamar Tech University in 1968. He was a dedicated teacher serving as band director, instructor in strings, choir, various music programs and numerous other subjects in schools including the Boston, Ma. area. After 35 years of teaching he retired from the San Antonio Independent School District. In honor of his sevice to the San Antonio and Northside Independent School Districts the Texas Flag will fly over the Alamo on Aug 6, 2011 and be presented to his family.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents.

Those treasuring his memory include surviving sisters Penny Cooper and husband Douglas of New Braunfels, Texas, Pamela Redus Rucker of San Antonio, brother Richard Redus and wife Rita of Paris, Texas. Also Aunts Janelle Jordan Greene of Paris and Jo Redus Parham of Paris, Uncle Jerry Redus and wife Peggy of Corpus Christi. Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Also
special friends Sandra White of Paris, Texas, Wayne Pick, Gina and Russ Stelley, Jolie and Carl Woodard, Cara York, Virginia York, Jeanne York and Joel York all of Waco, Texas. Last but not least his beloved dog, Amber.

The family wishes to extend appreciation for excellent care to Waco Cardiology, Texas Oncology, and Presbyterian Gamma Knife Center in Dallas. Also great appreciation for love, prayers and concern worldwide.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to your favorite charity.