Birth date: Jul 28, 1961 Death date: Apr 7, 2020
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL ARRANGEMENTS BY 3PM FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020 TO OUR LEWES LOCATION. John "TJ" E. Redefer III, age 58 of Dewey Beach, DE passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, after a s Read Obituary
So sad to hear of T.J’s passing. I had the pleasure of taking care of him at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital- He always had a positive attitude and great sense of humor through it all. Even though you (Bobbie) and the rest of the family were not able to visit during this period, I could sense the close, loving bond that you all shared. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
-Rachel Weeks
"TJ", Glad to have had the pleasure to know you. You are truly a nice man. Without a doubt one of the kindest I have ever met. God Bless you and your family.
Bill Clem
My husband I purchased our property in 2001. We had the honor to meet Mr. Redefer in the real estate office that day. Even though we had connected with someone else in the office, I felt very comfortable upon meeting him, and kinda wished he was our agent. He was just so nice and comfortable to talk to. Over the years I have seen him around in the distance, always with the same smile. You will be missed, but I guess they need some more smiling and laughter up above. God Bless.
Marie Michael
Georgetown, DE
Heartfelt condolences to the Redefer family. Love and prayers for you all.
Our deepest condolences to Bobbie and the entire Redefer Family at this time of sadness. TJ was a good man committed to his family and community. He made a difference. I felt honored to have known him and hope the wonderful memories and the love of those around you sustain you in this difficult time. John Yore and Family.
As I read over the tributes to TJ, I am struck by how he had the ability to make everyone feel like they were so special to him. My husband and I join the group. When we started looking for a vacation home in Delaware, we googled realtors and called Rehoboth Bay Realty, just because I was drawn to the name. TJ answered and was so incredibly personal and friendly. No kidding, we talked for almost a half hour just about nothing. When we met him a couple weeks later, he stepped out of his car in shorts and a floral print shirt and flashed a smile that I will always remember.
Over the next couple of years, we bought and sold a couple properties and TJ was so key in every transaction. We loved hearing stories about his family and he was always ready to show us photos of his family, vacations or whatever. We spent a long time looking through photos of his daughter's wedding as he told us what happened all throughout the day. He was also so excited about the family trip to Hawaii and was so excited that Jack was going to purpose to his future wife. It was so obvious how he loved his wife and kids.
Our hearts just ache. I keep asking, "How is this possible?" I was so blessed when I read his facebook post about his experience talking with God years ago when a serious health episode landed him in the hospital. I sensed an incredible peace from TJ as he told the story. What a powerful post. I trust that the God of the universe gave TJ a peace when he said "so long" to this earth and sailed into heaven.
Our heartfelt prayers go out to his dear family. May peace fill their aching hearts as they treasure the memories of TJ and may they find hope knowing they will see him again.
With aching hearts,
Brian and Dawn Waltman
