Randy Brown
April 06, 2009
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Service Details
Randy Brown, 61, passed away April 6, 2009 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Randy is survived by his daughter, Melissa Brown; son-in-law, James Weikert; sister, Joni (Paul) Rodriguez; companion and friend, Pam Brown; nephews, John Paul and Adam (Kendra) Rodriguez; great-nephew and great-niece, A.J. and Natalie Rodriguez; his dog, Lucky; and a host of other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Joni Rodriguez
04/11/2009
I would like to take a moment to shed some light on Randy's past. Wednesday morning I recieved 16 messages from people that were hurt, stunned, and appalled at what was said about Randy's past and his family. The exact words were "For a man who was raised in a family without love and affection and a family he never had ". I feel the need to let everyone know how untrue these statements were. I am Randy's family and his past. I was there , I remember how much his grandmothers both loved him and were there for him. In there eyes he could walk on water!. Our father and my mother both were there and loved this man very much. My mother took him in as her own. There were no better grandparents to his daughter than John and Delores Brown. He also had a half brother and two half sisters who thought he was sweet and loving. Randy's past and his upbringing made him the wonderful man we all knew!. I first chose to ignore the comments that were being written, I considered the source and the fact that these people that raised Randy are all now deceased and cannot defend themselves. I am now the only one left from his past and I know the truth . There is also "One Loving Friend" who knows the truth -and to that person God Bless You! Randy would be proud of you and the truth you spoke. If anyone is feeling extreme grief it's because of their own guilt and shame. I HOPE THIS PUTS RANDY TO REST IN FINAL PEACE!!! You're sister J.R.
William V Ratcliff
04/08/2009
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to my Granddaughter Melissa and Daughter Pamela on the passing of her father and a friend. I first met Randy in the late 1960's. He was a very cordial and likable person who never met a stranger and got along with everybody. Life is so short that we are here and gone before we know it, but he will always be remembered as my son-in-law. Even though my family and friends are many miles apart, they will always remain in my heart now and forever.
God Bless You,
William Vernon Ratcliff
Luisa Montalvo (Pflugerville,TX)
04/08/2009
I met Randy Brown about 30 years ago. I met Randy through his wife's sister, Connie Ratcliff. Connie and I were visiting her family in Iowa and we were invited to a B-B-Q at Pam and Randy's house. They had a pool set up in the back yard and all the kids were running around having a good time. I remember being a little scared when I first met Randy because he was so tall with his full beard and deep voice. I soon realized Randy would be one of the nicest people I would ever meet. He was like a gentle giant. We went to races in Eddyville while we were there and I always remember having a great time with Connie's family. It's been 3 weeks that my father passed away, so I feel for his family, especially Melissa, and will keep all of you in my prayers. May God have a full glass of chocolate milk ready for Randy.
Jen Blackburn Hood
04/08/2009
Randy or "Bourban" as I called him and knew him by, was a wonderful person. We all lost someone very special to us, and I know that it doesn't seem like it now, but I'm glad he's not suffering anymore. Last Friday night at the races, it was weird not seeing him sitting down in front rooting on his favorite drivers. I could always count on him giving me detail if I missed the races. He was always so animated and told me exactly how it was! He holds a special place in my heart, and he always will. May you all get through this tough time, and remember all the good times you shared with him.
RAY RATCLIFF
04/09/2009
I BROUGHT RANDY HOME FORTY PLUS YEARS AGO, HE NOT ONLY MARRIED MY SISTER AND BECAME MY BROTHER IN LAW, GAVE ME MY FIRST NIECE WHOM I LOVE DEARLY, HE ALSO REMAINED MY FRIEND AND I WILL MISS VERY MUCH.
Joni Rodriguez
04/07/2009
The day Randy left my life was the day I lost one of my most precious gifts. A gift that a lot of people never get to experience. That is why i feel so special to have been blessed with such a wonderful brother, a father figure, and incredable friend. He never was judgemental, always gave me the best advice. He always just listened with his heart and gave the most unconditional love ever. There will be an empty place within me, a part of my heart is now gone. When you lose someone so close and someone who was such an important part of you're life you become a different person. He would want me to make the best and hold my head up high. I will do that for him, for the relationship that we had and forever carry his love and memories that only we shared in my heart. You are now at peace and that will comfort me until we meet again, Love you're baby sister (J.R.)
Candy Hollingshead
04/08/2009
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
paul wade
04/08/2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends of Randy. I did not personally know him, but heard a lot about him from JP. I have known JP for over five years and always heard nice things about his Uncle Randy.
Steven Coulter
04/08/2009
Dear Melissa,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your loved ones at this difficult time.
Steven Coulter
John Paul Rodriguez
04/07/2009
My Uncle Randy was a real nice guy and fun to be around i remember him and his personality well at my age .he would always come over to see me my brother and my family here at our house for thanksgiving and christmas ..even gave us gifts and stuff he was very generous ..reminded me of an eastsider .i remember one year when he was really well he put up a privacy fence for our house and i helped him quite a bit we went out there and sweated our butts off and let me tell ya hard wood is not easy to lift it gets real heavy but we had fun it was a nice project he did one hell of a job . he was a blessing to have around with my family and he will be missed he was one great guy we all will miss him being around RIP Uncle Randy
Jack & Melissa Strable Jr.
04/06/2009
Randy was a good friend to me my entire life,I was closer to him than many of my own uncles.This is one of the hardest things that I have gone through.Even though we were told to expect and to accept his passing how do you say goodbye to someone who means so much to you why he was still with us?Pam, Melissa, James,Joni and the rest of the family you have my sincerest condolances and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy was usually at the shop every Saturday morning before Dad, sometimes.We would sit around here all day long talking about Friday nights races.Boy he could be very animated about what went down out there,it was in his blood. Friday was the first night of racing for 2009 and to not see his truck or him sitting a few rows ahead of me was a hard pill to swallow.Dad told this to Randy saturday when we visited and Randy smiled as my Dad was giving him his final farewell. Randy was Dads closest and best friend for over 36 years and you would think there was no love lost between them if you were to walk in off the street and listen to them talk to each other, that is just how they got on. We lost a good friend to the family today.Godspeed Randy I will never forget you!!!
Pam Brown
04/07/2009
I first met Randy through my brother Ray and I didn't care much for him. Randy kept pestering my brother to get me to go out with him. Finally I gave in, and on our first date we went to Millie's Drive-In on E. University. I didn't want anything so Randy ordered a glass of "Chocolate Milk". And we sat there and talked while he drank his chocolate milk. After that night we spent every day together. We were so young when we got married and a baby on the way. Our life together had it's moments, but we always got through things "together". Which is why we had such a solid marriage. For a man who was raised in a family without affection and love, Randy was a very warm, caring and loving man to me and our daughter. We were his whole life. When we married he became a part of my family, the family he never had. To my mother Randy was just another one of her children. My brothers and sisters all loved Randy as their brother.
Randy always loved racing, it was in his blood. As a family we went to Eddyville for the drag car races and the fairgrounds every weekend for the stock car races. We went to go cart racing. He so did love racing.
Randy and friends would even drag race over on Dixon Street in the early hours of the morning.
Looking back I wished I had bought stocks in Anderson & Erickson Dairy, because Randy loved chocolate milk. Rarely did you ever see him without a glass of chocolate milk. This was Randy's trademark.
Today I've lost my best friend and my first and last love, Randy will take with him a part of my heart. And that's okay, I've never stopped loving him even though we're apart. True love never dies no matter what happens in one's life. I will miss you so much, I love you and will always love you. But I know in my heart one day will meet again.
Rest in peace Randy for God and his angels will take good care of you.