Dr. James Martin Redfern

Birth date: Mar 11, 1940 Death date: Mar 19, 2022

Dr. James Martin Redfern, an emeritus professor at the University of Arkansas and proud father, grandfather and husband, passed away March 19, 2022, in Fayetteville. Redfern enjoyed learning about the lives of new people he met, Read Obituary

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Mary Jo Schneider

183w ago

Martin and I celebrated our promotions in our living room. Along with Bernal Green, we worked on a lot of publications together. Martin never lost that distinctive accent. Condolences to his family.

Barbara Jaquish

184w ago

I was sad to learn of Dr. Redfern's death. I've always remembered his kindness.

When I was an administrative assistant in Bumpers College, I helped a little with a project he was involved with. Later, he gave me a written reference that helped me move into the professional position I had been seeking. He didn't have to do this--it was pure kindness and generosity. For years afterwards when we saw each other out and about, he would ask how I was doing, and he was sincerely interested.

Hubert Barksdale

184w ago

Cookie and family, so very sorry for your loss. Diane and I lived at Murray Hill apartments and were across the way neighbors with Martin and Betsy. Remember him fondly from those days, great guy! Know he will be missed greatly! Hubert Barksdale

Dan Rainey

184w ago

Cookie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Martin was my undergraduate advisor and oversaw my internships at Winrock International during the summers of 1988 and 1989. He was always more than willing to answer questions and provide insightful advice. I also worked alongside him when I joined the AEAB faculty in 2000 and was again grateful for his welcoming support and wisdom as I started my academic career at the UA. He truly loved learning and imparting his wisdom to future generations. He will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolence,
Dan Rainey

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184w ago

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Jay Mcdonald

184w ago

Martin was as kind and compassionate person one could know. When encountered the first words were his concern as to the station of my life. He was interested in hearing about me.. By the second sentence one found oneself talking about one’s latest thoughts projects or endeavor. Every time I left I felt I had some how not learned enough about him. He was a marvelous conversationist. He always seemed to extract from me some new insight or point of view leaving me feeling refreshed. I loved the way he adored Cookie and how much fun they had together.
I will miss his kindness, his caring, and his soft warm smile and will always have them in my memory for reflection.

Dan Ferritor

184w ago

Martin was one of the world’s good guys. He was outstanding at everything he did but was always understated and humble. His family, his friends, his students and his university will always remember Martin with a smile a sense of good feelings for having known him.

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