Douglas Russell Randall
January 29, 1932 ~ November 19, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Douglas Russell Randall, 71, of Leicester, came to rest with the Lord after a brief illness on Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at the VA Medical Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Frank and Mabel Green Randall and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Leslie Buckner and Evelyn Randall and a brother, Robert Randall. He worked for the City of Asheville as an auto mechanic and was a US Army and US Navy veteran of Korea.
Mr. Randall is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dolores Randall; a son, Donnie Ashe of Asheville; a daughter Arlene Shelton and her husband Steve of Asheville; three grandchildren, Angela Ashe of Texas and Ashley and Jeremy Shelton of Asheville, a great-granddaughter, Lily; a sister, Edna Carter of Black Mountain; a brother, Hollis Randall and his wife Bobbie; several nieces and nephews and a very special friend, Ralph Vaughn.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Mack White officiating. Burial will follow at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. His family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.
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ONLY TIME WILL HEAL THE HURT YOU’RE FEELING NOW.REMEMBER THE WOUNDERFUL TIMES YOU HAD TOGETHER AND KEEP THEN CLOSE IN YOUR HEART.YOU HAVE BEEN A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND WE LOVE YOU.ELAINE,CHANTELL AND SHANNON
We are so sorry for your loss. Josh thought the world of him, and he was very kind to Josh. He was a very great preson, and one that will never be forgotten. Josh will always hold fond memories of him. I know that there is nothing that I can say that will take the pain away or make it feel any less like your world is falling apart, I’ve been there, I know the pain. The one thing I can say is that you always keep them in your heart. In everything you do and every thought you have, every special moment, and even the sad… he will be there, although sometimes it may not seem that way, he’s there. For Arlene, Ashley, Steve, Jeremy, and grandma. Sincerly, Jamie, Josh, Robert & Joey
I did not know Doug in his later years, but have fond memories of him while I grew up with Arlene and Donnie in Houston. Doug was like a second father to me, and I will never forget the kindness he showed to me during those years. I am glad he was part of my life.
May God bless him and keep him by his side.
Arlene and Family – I was so saddened by the news of your dad, I know what a ‘daddy’s little girl’ you are! Just remember that he will live forever in your memories and one day, you will see him again. You just have to put your faith in God and take one step at a time. I will be praying for you and your family as you go through this, I know the pain and suffering you are going through and like me, you will endure it. Give my love to everyone and tell Ashley and Jeremy – AAAARRRIIIIBBBBBBBBA.
All my love,
Samantha Baker
My beloved father,
You were the greatest father a daughter could ever ask for. I wish i could wrap my arms around you just one more time and tell you I LOVE YOU!!! But the pain you were suffering is gone now, even though you were so strong that you never admitted there was any. I will miss our sunday dinners so very much. I can’t begin to say how much i love you, but i know deep in my heart that you know. I will long for your smile and you telling me ‘Don’t worry about me; i am fine’. And now, yes you are fine. You are at home and at peace with no pain. I will love you so very much forever and ever and one day i will be able to feel those loving arms around me again that i so long for right now. Gone but never ever forgotten. I will miss you always.
I love you with all my heart daddy,
your daughter,
arlene
My Dearest Family,
Thinking of all of you, our hearts and thoughts are with you. We wishwe could be with you but you know that in spirit we are. Delores, you were a great wife to Doug. I know that the love you shared was true and inspiring to us all, and I am sure that you thank the good Lord for all the years that you had together. Whether they were good or bad…those years were YOURS.
Arlene, your father loved you more than life itself. Hold that close to your heart, and know that he will always live throught you.
Donnie, your mom and sister need you to be strong. Be that for them and for your father, because he loved you.
Mom, we love you. We know you are there for them, but we also know how strong of a woman you are. You and Delores need each other right now. We love you.
Barbara, hold fast to this family because we love you and know that they need your strength. We Love you and miss you terribly.