Dexter Zachary Redd Jr., 38, of Houston, TX tragically succumbed to the dark place associated with PTSD and depression on February 11, 2024. His loss is completely unexpected and his family is profoundly saddened.

Dj was born on January 6, 1986 to Lois and Dexter Sr. in the windy city of Chicago. He was one of 4 children: Aunjel, Shennae and Jasmine. He graduated from Miamisburg High School in Dayton and shortly thereafter joined the United States Army as a Tank Mechanic. He also served a full tour in Afghanistan.

Dj married Dana Pierce on June 12, 2021 and they began to build a life and family together. Dj was a loving and devoted father and stepfather to his children (Tatiana, Dexter Lamont, Dominique, Jerome, Anniese, Omari, Nevaeh, Ava and Melanie). The qualities of fatherhood that he embodied entailed unconditional love, generosity, security, resilience and patience. Like his father, he was a great provider, he aspired to be altruistic like his uncle Lamont and he loved a good cigar with his stepfather Thomas.

Dj was an honest, open and hilariously curious man. As you may know, people like this don’t come around often. He was the light, love and energy in any room he entered.

Dj is survived by his wife Dana, his children, his mother Lois (Thomas), his father Dexter Sr. (Renee), his siblings Aunjel(Alyssa), Shennae and Jasmine, his grandmother Ruthie, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

He is preceded in death by grandparents Viola and Larry Kendrick, uncle Lamont Hampton, grandmother Loretta Hampton and grandfather John Redd.