John P. Redus, 80, of Valrico Florida, passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1941 in Paris, Texas to L. J. Redus & Dorrell P. Redus.  John graduated Paris High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  John married Linda Grifhorst in November of 1964. They settled in Florida after his honorable discharge from the Navy.  He worked nearly 30 years for Cargill and Mosaic as Purchasing and Project Managers.  John enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family, especially playing golf with his three sons.  John and Linda were most at home in the mountains of Blairsville, Georgia where they had a home for many years.  John leaves to mourn his absence his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Linda C. Redus; his beloved sons John (Kimberly) Redus of Riverview, Fl., David (Kimberly) Redus of Valrico, FL., and James (Jessica) Redus of Forsythe, Ga.;  his cherished grandchildren Danielle, Jacqulyn, Makaila, Jackson, Ryan and Jacob and great grandchildren Arya and Averie; his siblings Belinda Christian of Dallas Tx., Michael (Nancy) Redus of Paris, Tx., Victor (Cathy) Anderson of Woodbine, Ga., and George Anderson of Augusta, Ga.; his sisters-in-law Doris Redus and Gail (Jim) Slotter.  A Memorial Service honoring John's life and service to our country will be held at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Rd., Riverview, FL., on Monday, September 13 ^th at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be directed to Moffitt Cancer Center or LifePath Hospice .