Harold P. Reddick Sr.

Posted on December 6, 2024

Harold was born April 9, 1937, in Perry, where he excelled in athletics earning 10 varsity letters at Taylor County High School before graduating in 1955. He died Nov. 23, 2024. He was 87. He attended University the of Florida, where he was active in the Theta Chi fraternity and graduated with a degree in mathematics and a Masters of Education. In 1961, he began his career at Clearwater High School (CHS), initially as a math teacher and assistant coach of the football and basketball teams. After a brief stint as head basketball coach at Largo High School, Harold returned to CHS where he became the athletic director, leading the Tornadoes to win the Pinellas County Superintendent’s Trophy as the top athletic program in 15 of his 20 years as athletic director. Coach Reddick was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the CHS athletic program with his induction into the inaugural 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame. In retirement, Harold continued to cheer for the Tornadoes and Gators, and to “AD” his weekly golf matchups at Heritage Springs Golf Club. Harold is survived by: children, Hal (Michelle), Susan (Mark) Sessums and Pamela (Tom) Bergeson; and grandchildren, Kristin, Haleigh, Cayla, Erik, Mia and Amelie. He was pre-deceased by: his wife, Betty; parents, George and Nettie; sisters, Ruth Helon Henry and Catharine Norman; brothers, George and Ralph. A Celebration of Life, “Gator Tailgate,” will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Trinity, Fla. Details at TrinityMemorial. com.