Robert "Bob" Emory Redfearn

Robert "Bob" Emory Redfearn, 94, of West Columbia, South Carolina passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on March 31, 1922 in Chesterfield, South Carolina to the late Robert Townley and Lessie Pusser Redfearn. Bob was strong in his Christian faith and was a long time member of Shandon United Methodist Church. He served his county during WWII as a Quartermaster 1st Class in the United States Navy. Bob completed his degree as a veteran student in accounting from the University of South Carolina and worked with the Internal Revenue Service for over 30 years. Bob was a member of the Edisto Beach Lion's Club, and former Chairman of the Colleton County Planning Commission. After his retirement he and Mary moved to Edisto Beach where they operated the Atwood Real Estate Agency then opened and operated the local IGA Grocery Store. Bob is survived by his sons, Robert D. Redfearn (Brenda), Thomas "Andy" Douglass (Rowena) and W. Kirk Douglass (Trudy). He also leaves behind his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a brother, Richard Townley Redfearn (Nancy) to cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Refo Douglass Redfearn; and a sister, Frances Williams Redfearn. Friends and family will hold a private silent memorial at the graveside at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia SC 29209. Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park is assisting the family.