SPARTANSBURG, S.C. — Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern has died after what his family described as a battle with a rare form of central nervous system lymphoma.
He was 35.
His obituary said Redfern died Oct. 13 in Spartanburg, S.C.
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Redfern played for the Atlanta Falcons during the 2019 season. His career also included stops with the Jaguars, Chargers, Panthers, Browns, Lions and Cowboys.
He was born in Columbia, S.C. on Sept. 26, 1991 and lived most of his life in Jamestown, N.C., according to the obituary.
Before football, Redfern played soccer. His family says a football coach at his high school noticed his kicking ability. Redfern would earn a scholarship to Wofford College. He played there from 2010 to 2013.
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In April 2023, Redfern received a diagnosis of a rare form of CNS lymphoma, according to the obituary.
“Kasey left a legacy of a man who lived life to the fullest, loved his family wholeheartedly, and loved his Savior undoubtedly. Kasey’s last few years were riddled with pain, sickness, and trials. Yet, Kasey will not be remembered this way,” his family wrote.
Redfern is survived by his wife, Lauryl and their two sons, Logan and Oliver, along with his parents and brothers, the obituary said.
A celebration of life is set for 11 a.m. Oct. 24 at First Baptist Spartanburg, 250 E Main St., Spartanburg, S.C. The family asked people to wear Captain America colors, especially blue.
The obituary said the family plans a fund for Logan and Oliver and asked for donations to Evan’s Training Center.
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