Wayne Randolph
February 11, 1961 – January 11, 2024
In Loving Memory of Wayne Randolph
Gone Fishing on the Lake
I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me
Now in a boat on the lake I’ll be,
Please send along my fishing pole
For I’ve been invited to the fishing hole.
There, every day is a day to fish,
To fill your heart with every wish.
Don’t feel sad now, I’m fishing with Uncle Bill and Uncle JB, They are taking such great care of me.
We will miss each other for a while,
But then you will come and bring your smile.
That won’t be long you will see
Till we’re together, you and me.
To all those that think of me, Be happy, as, on the lake, I’ll be.
When my grandsons that never got to know me ask why I’m missing,
Please be sure to tell them that l’ve just gone fishing.
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Wayne Randolph. He left us on the night of January 11, 2024, at 8:45 pm while wrapped in the loving arms of his wife. Wayne was born February 11, 1961, to Martha Marie Wallace and James Ray Randolph in Bartow FL.
Wayne lived his life making sure that others had what they needed, he would give you the shirt off his own back if you needed it. He was loved and respected by so many because of the way he chose to go above and beyond to help others.
Wayne worked at Premium Beverage for many years as a valued employee, until he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He fought the cancer like a warrior in battle until the very end. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Marie Wallace, his father, James Ray Randolph, his stepdad, Harrison Wiggins, his uncle, Bill Wallace, and his uncle, JB Wallace.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Michelle Randolph; his son, Anthony Randolph of Georgia; his son, Jason Turner of Opelika, Alabama; his daughter Brandy and Dewayne Garrett of Dadeville, AL; his daughter Hannah and Jeremy Hutchins of Smith Station, AL; and his daughter Grace Gillespie of Beauregard, AL. His grandchildren, Fancy Randolph, Alyssa Singletary, Jackson Gilliard, Tyler Garrett, Barrett Hutchins, and twins Stetson and Kaleb. Also survived by the Armstrong family including William and Jason Armstrong and their children and grandchildren, and various nieces and nephews and his many family members in Crossville. TN.
We plan to hold a memorial for Wayne at a future date, we will provide further details via Facebook or text for family and friends. If anyone would like to send flowers or cards they can be delivered to Michelle Randolph at 3148 Society Hill Rd. Opelika, AL 36804.