Brothers of Delta Lambda celebrate and honor the memory of Bro. Arthur C. Redding (92), who was inducted into Omega Chapter on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 during the Mass of Resurrection at St. James Episcopal Church in Baltimore, where he served on the church vestry and several other leadership capacities for many years.  He was 92.

A Wilmington, DE native, Bro. Redding was initiated in Alpha Phi Alpha on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1950 in the Alpha Omicron Chapter seated at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC.  He was a football scholar-athlete for the Golden Bulls and earned a bachelor of science degree in 1952. Following his undergraduate studies, he served in the United States Army and subsequently in numerous church-based nonprofit leadership and executive roles in Wilmington’s Community Centers of the Episcopal Church. He continued academic pursuits at the University of Delaware and received a masters degree in Social Work at the University of Maryland. 

Upon relocation to Baltimore and becoming a life member in Alpha, Bro. Redding immediately united with Delta Lambda Chapter and the historic St. James Episcopal Church, serving on its Housing Development Committee, the Church Restoration Committee and New Parrish Center Committee, where he later was appointed to serve as administrator. Professional posts include Baltimore’s Housing Authority and the United Way of Central Maryland, from which he retired after 20 years.

Bro. Redding fostered a wonderful life with Brenda, his loving wife of 43 years, with whom he enjoyed international travels to Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the Caribbean.  A man of deep faith and Christian character, he was a proud father of two sons from a previous marriage; Arthur, III who followed his father’s footsteps as an Alpha man, and Christopher.  He was a doting grandfather who invested generous time and engagement with his two granddaughters Camryn and Raven Redding, his nephews, and children in his extended family. Along with his wife, children, and loved ones, Bro. Arthur C. Redding’s transition leaves void and heartfelt memories of his distinguished life and abundant kindness with his friends, colleagues, church family, and this community.  

“Farewell, Dear Brother, transcendent art thou.”