In Memory of Harry S. Redmon Jr.
Harry S. Redmon Jr. passed away on April 23, 2025.
Born March 24, 1934, he was the son of Harry S. Redmon Sr. and Mary Redmon, and the husband of Jane C. Redmon. One son, Harry Redmon III, preceded him in death.
He is survived by a son, Marshall Redmon (Missy); four stepchildren, Steve Victory (Lanie), Leigh Moss (Robby), Lane Mosby (Billy) and Derek Victory (Ashley); and eleven grandchildren, Jordan Redmon, Melissa Redmon Slaughter (Matthew), Hunter Redmon, Jane and Thomas Victory, Hartson and Maddox Moss, Taylor and Cheney Mosby, and John and Tatum Victory.
After graduating from St. Martin's Episcopal School, he attended Louisiana State University, where he earned degrees in microscopic paleontology and law. Thereafter, he served in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of captain. Upon his honorable discharge, he joined the law firm then named Phelps Dunbar Marks Claverie and Sims, ultimately serving ten years as its managing partner.
He was a member of several bar associations and societies, including the American College of Trial Lawyers.
A devoted LSU alumnus, upon his retirement in 1996, a professorship was endowed in his name at the law school. His civic activities included service on the board of the LSU Health Foundation, on which he became president and chief endowment officer. He also served on the boards of WYES and Bridge House.
He was a member of social organizations including the New Orleans Country Club, the Pass Christian Yacht Club, The Boston Club, Stratford Club and The Rex Organization.
Special thanks to Mary Jane McAlister, VeAnn Bourgeois and Dr. Kenneth Smith for their companionship, care, and comfort.
If you would like to make your gift by check, make check payable to: LSU Foundation
Notation Line: In Memory of Harry S. Redmon Jr.
Send to: LSU Foundation
3796 Nicholson Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Memorial gifts will support the Harry S. Redmon, Jr. Professorship.
The LSU Foundation will work with Mr. Redmon’s family to establish the purpose of tribute funds contributed through this effort. His family will also represent all donors for any needed revision to the purpose of the fund.
The LSU Foundation will share notices about memorial gifts with Mr. Redmon’s family. We do not share the gift amount unless a donor explicitly gives us permission to do so.