August 17, 1947 ~ October 24, 2024
Duncan, OK
James Randall Gardenhire was born August 17, 1947, in Duncan, Oklahoma to James and Lola (Cambron) Gardenhire. He passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home at the age of 77.
The family greeted friends and family on Sunday, October 27 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Whitt Family Funeral Home. Services are planned for Monday, October 28, at 2:00 P.M. at the Velma Assembly of God Church (412 Main Street, Velma) with Rev. Travis Stewart, pastor, officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Jerry Frank, Jack Lokey, Steve Sanders, Terry Shelton, Jeremy Stewart, and Chris Young. Interment will follow in the Duncan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Whitt Funeral Home.
Randall graduated from Bray High School and attended Cameron University. During his college years, Randall was drafted by the Army to serve in the Vietnam War, he then went to Texas to join the Navy where he served for 4 years in the Naval Air Force. After completing his service in the Navy, he returned to Duncan where he was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone as a cable repairman for 34 years.
On September 16, 1966, Randall married the love of his life, Linda Bumpass, in Duncan, Oklahoma. Their family was completed with the births of their children, Lisa and Mark, who he adored intensely. Linda and Randall were together for 58 years and lived a long happy marriage.
Randall adored his family more than anything, especially his three granddaughters: Aubre Grace, Emelia, and Macey. He loved doing just about anything with them as long as they were happy, he was happy. In his free time, he enjoyed playing the guitar and working on his tractors. Randall was especially fond of his dogs, Luke and Eli, he loved playing with them.
Preceded in death by his father, James Gardenhire. Randall is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda; mother, Lola Gardenhire; daughter, Lisa Lokey, and husband Clint; son, Mark Gardenhire, and wife Deadra; and granddaughters: Aubre Gardenhire, Emelia Lokey, and Macey Gardenhire. Also survived by his sister, Lynda Stewart, and husband Coy.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Velma Assembly of God Church, PO Box 206, Velma, OK 73491.
