Randall Floyd King

1950 - 2014

Randall Floyd King obituary, 1950-2014, Knoxville, TN

BORN

1950

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Berry Funeral Home - Knoxville

3704 Chapman Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee

Randall King Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 16, 2014.

King, Randall Floyd, age 63, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2014 at his home. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army I Company Rangers, 75th Infantry 1st Division serving in the Vietnam War, a member of the VFW, and the Elks Lodge in Athens. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd King. Survivors include: children: Michael King, Melinda and husband Gary Allen; grandchildren Mason and Maddi Allen; mother, Ruth King and husband Hershel Sproles; brother: Dennis King, of Memphis; sisters Karen King Kilday, of Lakeland, Florida and Angie King Holtzclaw; former wife Karen King White; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday January 18th from 5-7pm at Berry Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet on Friday January 24th at 1:30pm at East Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery, John Sevier Highway, for the interment service. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com

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January 23, 2014

Will always remember Randy's smile and friendship. Jerrie and Ed Boruff

January 22, 2014

Ken Davis

Knew Randy thru high school we were in boot camp at the same time different units & also in vietnam same time again different units,he will be missed rest in peace Randy.

January 22, 2014

I am sorry for your loss of Randy. I always enjoyed his friendliness and humor within the workplace.
Larry Trotterchaud
Teamsters Local 519

January 21, 2014

Donald (Giant) Hildebrandt

Sorry to hear of the passing of Randy. He was always in our prayers and will always be remembered with much love. See you in the big sky above brother.

January 20, 2014

Leana

To the family of Mr. King my deepest condolence . To Mike, my good friend, I am so so sorry. You are in my thoughts ,all my love.

January 19, 2014

Our family would like to give our deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of sorrow.

The Clell King Family
Mary,Billy E.,Doris

January 19, 2014

Gary,Nancy Taylor Lowe

I always considered Randy as one of my lifetime bud'S. Our world is a little lonier place now.

January 19, 2014

Buzz Busby

Good bye, brother.

January 19, 2014

Melinda,
So sorry to here that Randy has passed.You & your family are in our prayers.
John & Shirley Reinerio
His Neighbors.

January 19, 2014

Jim Savage

Randy- It does not seem that long ago that you were youthful and lively and one of our youngest Big Red One Rangers. As one of the heart and soul of our Ranger unit in Vietnam, the men knew that you a team player where one would be for all and the rest would be for you. As you head out for this final mission in Ranger Heaven, please make way for your brothers. It was a privilege to be one of your fellow Tennesseans in Lai Khe and to consider you a friend through all the years. May you rest in Peace and may your family and friends be grateful for your service.

Posted by Jim Savage

January 19, 2014

Janet Benton

Mike and Melinda, I know how hard this is for each of you, we will pray for peace and comfort for you. Sorry for your loss!?

January 19, 2014

Sonja Houser

January 19, 2014

Randy was it!!He was one of the nicest and sweetest people that I have ever known.The world is a lesser place without him.My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

January 18, 2014

Teresa Littleton

I am so sorry to hear about your dad, Melinda. May you have peace and serenity during this time.

January 18, 2014

Richard Cline

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 18, 2014

For those who knew of Randy's ready smile, quick wit, and compassion, we will see a lesser world with his absence. Randy King certainly lived by William Shakespeare's words delivered by Hamlet: "To thine own self be true." He was a man of his word and his actions. When asked to fight for our American future as a young man, he did answer that call fearlessly. To Randy's family, you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Love, Danny, Anna Marie, and Haley Anna Hughes

January 18, 2014

Lisa King

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family, sorry I couldnt come by in person and give each of you a hug. Love Lisa King

January 18, 2014

Nancy (Cline) & Lee Barbee

I knew Randy as Karen's handsome brother. I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to his family and especially my friend, Karen.

January 18, 2014

Ashley and Kamesia

Love you Randy and miss you dearly. Wish we could see you one more time! Such a good friend!

January 18, 2014

Van White

I am very sorry to learn of Randy's passing! He was a terrific athlete, a tough competitor, and the ultimate teammate! May God bless his family during this very difficult time!

January 18, 2014

Kamesia Sharp

Love you Randy! Will always remember you buddy!

January 18, 2014

Msgt. Phillip Sise USAF (retired)

Rest in Peace, Randy

January 18, 2014

Arlene King

The family is in our prayers. Arlene and Dick King

January 18, 2014

Melinda so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Mary Ann Penley - Athens, TN

January 18, 2014

Ron & Mary Ann Penley

Melinda, So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. He was always so friendly and had a smile on his face. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

January 18, 2014

Ramona Catherwood

To Randy's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Randy was my friend through his Ranger Brothers....Randy my love, I will miss you & our phone calls...You 'rest in peace' now.

January 18, 2014

Jim Scruggs

I am very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. I, along with the South High Class of 1968, will miss Randy but will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 18, 2014

Shirley & Dick Whitney

KK: So sorry to hear of your brother's death. RIP Randy.

January 18, 2014

Jim Haney Tom Green

Rest in peace Randy, we'll see you later. Semper Fi.

January 17, 2014

Johnny and Myra Brooks

Prayers for peace and comfort. Grateful for his service to our country. Rest in peace.

January 17, 2014

Linda Trotter

Karen, I was saddened to read in the paper about Randy's death. Praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Linda Cobble Trotter

January 17, 2014

Joe Mourfield

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 17, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Randy's passing. We spent a lot of time together when we were children. Sorry we cannot be there for the visitation but know you and the family are in our prayers. Mary Kay and I have made a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Randy's memory.

Ted and Mary Kay King

January 17, 2014

Jill White

R.I.P RANDY

January 17, 2014

ashley Kamesia brown sharp

We love you Randy and will miss you deeply!!! Chocolate and Ashley

January 17, 2014

Larry Raines

Sorry to hear of Randy Passing. May God give you peace and Comfort durning this time

January 17, 2014

Bess King & family

Wishing you comfort and strength in the days to come, and sharing in your sorrow at this difficult time. He was a favorite nephew of mine.

January 17, 2014

Linda (King)Giurato

I was very saddened to hear of Randy's sudden demise. He was one of my favorite cousins, although I had not seen him in years. We grew up together, and I always enjoyed his company. My sincere heartfelt sympathy to all his loved ones and family. God bless you and your family, Randy.

January 17, 2014

FLOYD CUNNINGHAM

god bless you randy , the class of 68 will always have you in our thoughts, may you rest in peace. your friend floyd cunningham

January 17, 2014

Karen I am so sorry for you and your children & grand children's loss. He will be missed and always remembered .
Love you Donna Lampkin LaVier

January 17, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. We were High School classmates of 1968. May God comfort his family during this difficult time.

January 17, 2014

So sorry to all the children

January 17, 2014

Lynda Loveday Minnix

God comfort you in the loss of your precious father Give you peace my beloved friend

January 17, 2014

Denny Mclaughlin

Rest in peace Randy. You will be missed by all your Nam Brothers.

January 17, 2014

Phil Duncan

To all of Randy's family,I am so sorry for your loss. Though I haven't seen Randy in a few years he was a good friend and we shared many laughs. He will be missed. Bless him for his service to our country and God's comfort and blessings to you all.

January 17, 2014

Edwina Murr

My heart truly breaks to learn my friend, Randy, has died. He was there for me through some of the hardest times of my life. I will never forget his loyalty to me, his friends, his family and most of all his country. I love you Mr. Randy and I will never forget you!

January 17, 2014

Greg Bennett

I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. May you Rest In Peace My Brother..

January 17, 2014

I will miss you Randy. john gay

January 17, 2014

Mary Ann Bright

Melinda and Mike, Angie and family. I am so sorry to hear about Randy. I will keep you in my prayers.

January 17, 2014

vickie luttrell-robertazzi

My Dear friend Randy I will miss you. May God be with your Family.

January 17, 2014

Mike Wise

Rest in peace my brother! We will all miss you! I Company 75th Rangers.

January 17, 2014

Carol Woods Smith

You will be missed by all of us who grew up with you. May you rest in peace and may God comfort your family and friends.

January 16, 2014

Karen Kilday

Rest in Peace my dear brother. I can't be there in person to tell you good bye but I will be in spirit. I will always love you.

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