Memorial Service for Thomas James Redday, Wopetun Hanska "Long Trader", 36 of Peever, SD will be held at Old Agency District Center, Agency Village, SD on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Morgan Redday and Reverend Enright BigHorn officiating. Drum group will be Buffalo Lake Singers. Urn Bearers will be Kip Renville and Madrid Roberts. Honorary Urn Bearers will be All of Thomas' friends and family and the Security Department of Dakota Magic Casino. There will be wake services on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 and Thursday, March 15, 2018 starting at 7:00 PM at the Old Agency District Center. Inurnment will be at the Goodwill Presbyterian Cemetery, Agency Village, SD. Cahill Funeral Chapel is in charge of arraignments.

Thomas James Redday, 36 was born to Dennis and Sandra Redday on January 15, 1982 in Sisseton, SD. Thomas was baptized April 11, 1982 at the Goodwill Presbyterian Church. He grew up in Wahpeton, ND where he received his education to the 11 ^th grade, at which time he got a part time job at the Dakota Magic Casino. Little did he know this would become his lifelong employment. He worked at DMC from May 24, 2000 to March 23, 2017. He worked the whole time in the Security Department, receiving multiple bonuses and recognition for being a faithful employee. He worked there until his health declined.

Thomas was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. We are so glad he got to see his team win the Super bowl before leaving us to be in the hands of our Good Lord to wait for us in Heaven.

Thomas enjoyed playing dice (10,000), playing pool, he had collections of random toys, Philadelphia Eagle memorabilia and cars. Thomas had 5 cars in his possession. He enjoyed music from many genres and watching comedy movies. He could quote many movie lines.

Thomas was a gentle spirit with a kind soul. He would light up the room with his smile. He enjoyed joking around with everyone although he was very soft spoken. He was a very generous person and would help anyone in need if he could.

Thomas never had any children of his own but loved his nieces and nephews as his own. He would do anything for them.

Thomas is survived by his parents, Dennis and Sandra Redday of Peever, SD; his siblings, Terrance Redday of Granbury, TX, Josie (Kenneth) Decouteau of Sisseton, SD, Earlynne (Michael Tosse) Redday of Aberdeen, SD, Dominic Redday of Peever, SD, and Warren Redday of Sioux Falls, SD; nieces, Mercedes, Megan, Jerrlyn, Arianne, Seraph, Amaya, Alysabeth and Lisa; nephews, Wayne, Jaden, Jayeson, Cameron R. and Cameron O.; goddaughter Jayleen; great niece Elaina Jayne and great nephew Kason James.

Thomas was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Howard L. Redday Sr. and Josephine Big Talk; maternal grandparents, Percy Kirk Sr. and Marcelliane Renville; sister, Bernice Redday and brother, Dennis Redday Jr.