Randall Lee Stafford
June 15, 1962 ~ December 11, 2018
Randall Lee Stafford, age 56 of Philippi, WV passed away at his home on Dec 11, 2018.
Randy was born June 15, 1962, in Philippi, WV the youngest child of Robert Eugene and Nancy Louise Stafford. He grew up in Woodbridge and Springfield, VA. He attended Fork Union Military Academy which started his military career and graduated from Crossland High School in Prince Georges County MD.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 18 years at various military installations around the world. His consistent meritorious service was evidenced while serving as Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, Research and Analysis Branch, Intelligence Directorate, Joint Task Force-Full Accounting, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii. Sergeant First Class Stafford’s leadership resulted in successful evaluation and correlation of over 500 intel reports related to unaccounted-for Americans still missing as a result of the Vietnam War. Randy was discharged from the Army at Fort Gordon Georgia and spent several years hauling vehicles, trailers, and whatever needed to be moved.
From Grovetown Georgia Randy moved to Philippi, WV; took a thought, made it a reality by building his own business. Randy spent a great part of his life enjoying everything about vehicles and was master at restoring, fixing, upgrading cars and trucks—if it was broke he could fix it.
Through his hard work and goal oriented mind set “Randy’s Repo” became well known and a very successful business in the Barbour and surrounding WV counties. Randy himself became known as “King Randy” to many.
Randy is survived by his mother Nancy MacDonald (Mac), his father Robert Stafford, Step Mother Nancy Hardesty; Sisters Crystal Ashton (Mike), Tracy Stafford Dunnavant (Gary), Suzanne Stafford Richardson (Todd); Nephew Travis; Nieces Tonya, Amy, Ava and Addie; Aunts and Uncles Harold and Melanie Cox, Paulette Snider, Duane Moore, Carolyn Shafer Hubert, and Barbara Lindsay and lots of great cousins and wonderful friends he considered family.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 10am-12pm. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 pm with Pastor Jim Strawderman officiating. Inurment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors being accorded. Memorial donations may be made in Randy's name to Heart and Hand, P.O. Box 128 Philippi WV 26416
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Prayers for strength and comfort for all concerned in this difficult season of life. May memories comfort you and give you peace through the Prince of Peace until that great reunion day.
I’m so very sorry, can’t imagine how difficult the loss is for your family. Praying for God’s love, peace & comfort to surround y’all during this time. Love you.
We are so sorry for your loss Nancy, Crystal and Tracy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Enjoy many years of friendship with Randy two days after he moved in as my neighbor we became friends and what a friendship it was from racing golf cars and 4wheelers in the mud we enjoyed life I remember one day I towed a old van home we got it running a it was on we did burn outs donuts and had a blast until the back tires cough fire Randy was yelling stop it’s on fire laughing uncontrollably enjoyed ever moment with him when he left ga he ask to keep a eye on is house and that I did trust and friendship was first on the list a lot of emotion is running Thur me right now he came down this summer for a wedding and he stopped by my place to visit I was camping and missed him it would have been the last time I seen him sad I missed him he will always be missed a friend like KING Randy is priceless RIP my friend until we meet again
My little brother, I have no words that could ever accurately describe my grief, and the loss that I feel. You were bigger than life, and I always knew you were a phone call away. Now you’re in my heart and memories forever… what I wouldn’t give to have just one more day to hear your laugh again, to hug you again, so until we meet again, god speed. I love you Randy.
Thoughts and prayers to the family on your loss he will be catching Edith up.J.Rod
Randy was one of the NCOs in my unit at Ft Irwin, CA. He was tough but fair. I am grateful to have met him and be able to reconnect on Facebook so many years later. He will be missed. Please accept my condolences.
We r so very sorry for the death of Randy, God bless this family, may u have many memories of im, u could share with everyone, and may God bless each and everyone of u, in the days, weeks, and months ahead, and may God sit by u, and keep u with peace and calming.
To this day I still make my bed every morning from the one rule you had when you invited me to live with you! I will forever cherish the love and acceptance you always showed me!
To the family I'm sorry for your loss but to the only man I've thought of being better then most your going to be missed my dear friend.
R.I.P King Randy
I didn't know Randy too well. But have heard many greats things about him. I was working the polls a few times at the Philippi Elementary School and Randy always brought us in food. Didn't have to but he did and always thanked us for our time. Sad to hear of your loss.
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Dearest Crystal,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. May knowing where he is and that you will see him again one day, give you peace in your heart. He sounds like he was a wonderful man. God bless you during this time.
Lahna
I am so sorry to hear about Randy. We will keep you and family in our prayers.
Nancy, Robert and Suzanne, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I never met Randy except when he was a small child. He looks so much like his Dad. God bless you and family.
Love
Faye
Extending our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family.
May the many fond memories of Randy bring some comfort at this difficult time. Randy will always live on in your hearts! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Rose and Michael
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Rest in Peace Cuzz..till we meet again
My deepest sorrow for your family.. You will be greatly missed. My prayers and love.
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I had the privilege of serving with SSG Stafford and he remains one of the greatest mentors of my life. I am sad our time was so short, know that you left a tremendous impact on us all. Deepest Sympathy for your family and our fellow service members in Ops Platoon.
So sorry to hear of Randy's passing you are all in our thoughts and prayers
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. You are in our prayers. We pray that God will give you the strength to get through this
I am heartbroken to hear of Randy's passing. Randy was a true friend and a mentor. He and I lost touch over the years but have many fond memories of the time we spent together. Godspeed Pappa Delta.
Andrew Farmer