William Forrest Redmond, Jr. (Age 80) 1946 – 2026. William F. Redmond, a resident of Sumter, SC, died on October 2, 2026, after a brief illness.

The son of the late Ercell (Grubbs) and William Redmond, he is survived by his daughter, Alison (Phil) and grandson Frankie of Montreal, Canada, his brother, Robert of Lorton, VA and seven cousins.

William (Bill) was raised in rural Louisa County, VA and graduated from Louisa County High School in 1964. He served his country in the US Air Force for four years. Loving to explore new places, he managed to visit or pass through all 50 states as well as 89 countries in his business and leisure travel. Always in pursuit of knowledge, he eventually obtained his PhD.

Final farewell will be private.