Thomas D. Redick, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on January 21, 1950 in Lima, OH to the late Robert E. and D. Maxiene (Snider) Redick.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Barbara D. (Lauer) Redick; sons and daughters-in-law:  Matt and Sarah Redick of Powell and Ben and Kati Redick of Troy; granddaughters: Emma and Addy and sisters and brothers-in-law: Jackie and Les Sandkuhl of Spencerville and Denise and Chuck McCann of Union.

Tom was a 1968 graduate of Spencerville High School and a 1974 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry.  Following graduation Tom served his country in the US Army with tours of duty in Seoul, Korea and Augusta, GA.

Tom moved to Troy in 1977 with his wife, Barb, and first son, Matt.  There he opened his Optometry practice on the first floor of his residence on South Market St that same year.  In 1991, he moved his practice to a new building on South Dorset Rd, where he continued to practice until retiring in 2013 and proudly turning his practice over to Dr. Ryan Subler.

Tom faithfully served the City of Troy as Council Member for the 3rd Ward and Councilman-at-large from 1988 to 1997.  Throughout those five terms, Tom served as chair for the Recreation & Parks Committee. He also served on many other committees, including: Personnel; Safety & Health; Buildings/Streets/Sidewalks; and Finance Committees.  In addition to his service on Council, Tom was also an active member of the Noon Optimist Club, Past President of the Ohio State Alumni Association, and enthusiast of all things involving the Ohio State University.

As someone who enjoyed the outdoors, Tom had a passion for bicycling and spending time on the lake with his family.  A devoted grandfather of 2, his greatest joy and biggest smiles were provided by Emma and Addy, whether they were reading to him or stealing his gum.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM – 5:00PM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy.  A family service will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation in care of NETRF.org or Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.