James L. Randolph
January 31, 2014
James Randolph, 82, died Friday, January 31, 2014.
James was born December 7, 1931 in Maplehurst, WI. He lived most of his life in the Des Moines area, with the exception of 17 years in Indianola, before moving back to Des Moines. James retired from the City of Des Moines in 1992 after 32 years of service as a laborer, truck driver, and operating engineer. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Pittsburg CA 72 heavy cruiser. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church.
James is survived by his son, James L. Randolph, Jr. (Sherry) of Des Moines; son, Kenneth Randolph (Jennifer) of Des Moines; daughter, Cindy Randolph (Tom) of Clive; daughter, Lorri Eddleman (Ted) of Runnells; son, John Malloy (Sue) of Des Moines; grandchildren, Jamie, Jennifer, James III, Clayton, Jade, Tyler, Ashley, John, and Amber; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Flo Graham, Irene Belleview, and Louise Walters; and brother, Vern Randolph.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Leonard Randolph; wife, Kay; brothers, Bob Randolph, Ed Randolph, and John Randolph; and sisters, Evelyn Kirkman and Marie Reese.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
connie
02/05/2014
Stub & sherry so sorry for the lost of your dad my prays and thoughts are with you and your family
Kathy Reynolds and Peggy Burke
02/03/2014
To Jim's family:
We are so sorry to lose Jim as a neighbor and friend. He was so good to my mom, Peggy, who lived next door. We are grateful for all he did for her, and will miss visiting with him. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. We will miss him.
Jim Purdy
02/03/2014
From Jim Purdy I lived in chesterfield in the 50s. we had some great ball teams. graduated a couple years after Jim from east high. in the neighbor hood Jim was a leader and an inspiration for many of us. He was a good man,and I just know he is at peace in heaven now.
Pam White-Bradford
02/03/2014
Our thought and prayers go out to the Randolph family. We have many great memories.
Lorri & Ted Eddleman
02/02/2014
My heart is with the rest of the family, and will be praying for comfort at this time. He was a great dad and we will miss him a lot. Love you.