Thomas "Randy" Richard Randolph

Thomas Richard Randolph, III "Randy", 67, of Queen Highway, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away February 7, 2011 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Thomas Richard Randolph, III "Randy" was born June 21, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington to Thomas Richard and Loretta (Anderson) Randolph. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, serving two years with the U.S. Navy and 20 plus with the U.S. Air Force. Randy served three tours in Vietnam. Following his military retirement he settled in Carlsbad where he worked and retired from WIPP after 18 years. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humor and his comment of "Smile, have a nice day". Randy was artistic, fun-loving, passionate for wind-surfing on Brantley Lake. After his retirement from WIPP he moved to South Padre Island to enjoy his wind surfing, warm water and tropical breezes, where he could live out his life in shorts and flip-flops. Per his wishes, a memorial gathering will be held in May on South Padre Island where his ashes will be set free in the waters where he went sailing. Inquiring as to the date call (575) 981-2431 and leave a message for return call. Survivors include sisters: Jill Stock and husband, Ron of California, Judith K. Kenagy and husband, Marvin of Carlsbad, NM; step-daughter: Shawna Ballay and husband, Dusty of Albuquerque; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.