Michael Dwayne Redding, 46, of Hutto, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 12, 2014. He was born June 1, 1967 in Ft. Worth, Texas; and graduated from Richland High School in 1986. Michael honorably served and retired from the United States Navy as Chief Petty Officer in February 2011. He was a son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, and friend. Michael was a loving, kind, caring man that would help anyone that needed it. He loved to laugh and have a good time. His sarcastic, funny sense of humor made him even more loveable. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by wife, Michelle; daughter, Stephanie; son, Hayden; mother, Linda Hansen; sister, Michelle Nestle; and brother, Phil Hansen. Mr. Redding also is survived by a grandmother, Wynell Vanhook; an uncle and aunts, cousins, nephews and a grand niece. He was preceded in death by father, James H. Redding, grandfather, Harold K. Redding; great-grandfather, Otis Davenport; great-grandmother, Ruby Davenport; grandmother, Margie Butler; daughter, Katy Redding; dad, Bob Hansen; and father-in-law, Michael F. Bradshaw. Services will be held at the DFW National Cemetery on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 1:30pm. Please arrive no later than 1:15pm in Lane C to proceed to the service. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hurst Police Officer's Association Building directly following the ceremony. The address is 305 C East Hurst Blvd, Hurst, Texas 76053. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Michael D. Redding Memorial Fund at any JPChase Morgan Bank.
