Eric Joshua Redden

On April 15, 2025, Eric went to be with the Lord in Heaven.  He was 52 years old.  On Tuesday, April 2, 2025, he had a ruptured aneurysm, and his condition never improved. He had the most wonderful care at Christiana Care Hospital.   

He is survived by his mother, Connie McDowell in Frederica, Delaware; a sister, Pamela Dolan (Kevin) and a niece, Elena Dolan and nephew, Chris Dolan in Houston, Texas; Step- Dad, John McDowell (Billie) in Houston, Texas; an Aunt Sandra Daniel in Camden, Delaware; a cousin, Angela Shields (Fred) and family in Kennett Square, PA; his step-mom, Diana Redden in Camden, Delaware, as well as many cousins and friends.  His father, Gary Redden preceded him in death.

Eric was a veteran, who served in the United States Marines Corps for 4 years.  He graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1991 and attended the University of Delaware for 2 years.  

He worked for the Delaware Department of Transportation, Lowes, Phar-Mor, TJ Maxx, and a telecommunications company in Virginia with his cousin, Wendy. 

He enjoyed his friends, video games, trivia, puzzles, and good debates. He was a brilliant theoretician. He loved to sit on the back porch and smoke a cigar. He loved animals, especially cats, Toby, Powder and Cleo.  

A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by McKnatt, Carpenter & Baker Funeral Home, Harrington. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.

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