Prominent Columbia pastor passes away at 76 after distinguished career in service

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Bishop Redfern II, a Columbia pastor with a distinguished career in ministry and community service, has passed away at the age of 76, according to his family.

“On January 16, 2026, our beloved father, servant of God, shepherd, and builder, peacefully entered eternal rest,” the family said in a post on Facebook.

“He devoted his life to answering God’s call—preaching the Gospel, forming leaders, establishing churches and institutions, preserving sacred history, and serving people with faithfulness and conviction. His life was marked not only by vision but by obedience, discipline, and an unyielding commitment to the work entrusted to him.”…

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