Kermit McKinley Redman, Sr. , age 83, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 23, 1939, in Petersburg, WV, the son of the late Mabel (Washington) Redman and the late Emmit Redman, Jr. Kermit's wife and best friend of 50 years, Pam (Moats) Redman, who survives in Franklin.

Mr. Redman attended Petersburg High School and a community college in California. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching westerns. Kermit had worked for 33 years as produce manager at Franklin IGA.

In addition to his wife, Kermit leaves behind to cherish his memories: 2 daughters, Rhonda Junaid (MJ) of Wichita, KS, Erlanda Redman-Moats (Allen) of Harrisonburg, VA; 3 sons, Marty Moats (Lorraine) of Broadway, VA, Wayne Moats (Jo) of Colorado, Kermit Redman, Jr. of Franklin, WV; 5 sisters, Pamela Hott (John) of Petersburg, WV, Brenda Johnson (Reg) of Keyser, WV, Melodea "Peach" Eversole (Glenn) of Maysville, WV, Darlene "Dee" Dunn of Connecticut, Silvia "Eileen" Saunders (John) of Fredericksburg, VA; a brother, Clarence "Doug" Redman (Beth) of Arthur, WV; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a great-grandson, Malakai Wright; and a sister, Mary Jane Redman.

Mr. Redman's family will receive friends on Monday, October 31, 2022, 5-7 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, North Valley Pike (Route 11) Harrisonburg, VA, with Pastors John and Eileen Saunders officiating. Memorials may be made to the family in memory of Kermit, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, POB 215, Franklin, WV 26807. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.