Randall Harrill Obituary

HARRILL, RANDALL LEE (RANDY) May 6, 1956 June 21, 2014 - beloved father, son, brother and friend. Randy was born to Sylvia M. Harrill and the late Luther B. Harrill. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a civil engineering degree. Randy worked for Maryland DNR, ultimately serving as Engineering & Construction Director. He was instrumental in many improvements to a wide range of Maryland parks and trails. Randy demonstrated a love of family, nature, photography, poetry, humor, and music. He will be missed so very much and will live on in our hearts. Randy is survived by his daughter, Lauren Aragon (Juan); his mother, Sylvia Harrill; siblings Lou Harrill (Kathy), Rodney Harrill (Suzanne), Bonnie Murray, Margie Stuart (Bob) and Mae Kondner (Rick); nieces and nephews Amy Jones (Trevor), Lindy Harrill (Herschel), Janna Shuemake (Eric), Sarah Newmann (Luke), Connor Murray, Courtney O'Connor (Mike), Rob Stuart (Nikki), Brett Stuart, and Madelyn Stuart; dear friends Kay Harrill, Dominick Murray, and Pat Thompson; and many great nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Harrill. Private arrangements have been made for a remembrance and celebration of life service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Randy's honor to Rails to Trails Conservancy at http://www.railstotrails.org/getInvolved/donateJoin/index.html.

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Published by the Maryland Gazette on Jul. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Randall Harrill

11 Entries

Bram Sayan

June 21, 2018

A few days a week, I walk the NCR trail that begins in Cockeysville, MD. Each day I walk, I pass Randalls bench. Some days, I will sit and just take nature in its a really great spot. Randalls bench is the only way I know him, but he must have been truly cherished for someone to create this landmark in his name. His bench has created a peaceful resting spot for this weary traveler. Love to Randalls family.

J. Keith Gilless

May 26, 2017

I was surprised and saddened to find this page as I looked for a current email address for Randy. We were high school classmates in the years before either of us developed much common sense, and we had a lot of fun together. We lost touch for several decades before reconnecting a few years before his passing. We both eventually found our calling working on environmental issues, something neither of us really anticipated as teenagers. My deepest condolences to his family, who must really miss his humor, intellect, and kindness.

Mark Spencer

August 31, 2015

I was told of Randy's death a year ago and am deeply saddened. Having moved many miles away, I wasn't aware of this tragic loss. He was a colleague and friend. I'll miss having a beer with him listening to Leo Kotke in Annapolis, his wit and humble yet astounding intelligence.

Dave Walter

July 20, 2015

I go Googling in search of friends I haven't seen for decades -- and happen across this. Sad.

Condolences to Randy's family.

July 8, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Randy.
Dennis and Jan Harrill
Cleveland Ohio

Rick Barton

July 8, 2014

I was the Director of the Maryland Park Service and worked with Randy on many projects and activities. I counted on him as an excellent colleague, a talented engineer and someone who I could trust. The part about trust says volumes about his honesty in our work together. He would tell me the truth and I could count on that. We endured many difficult times when the politics of decision making made our professional lives much harder than necessary. I could always count on Randy to listen to my complaints, ease my concerns, and give me the best professional point of view. Then he would calm me with words of wisdom.
Despite the challenges, Randy led us to countless improvements in the facilities and services in the parks and other lands. I cannot possibly guess how many lives were enriched thanks to Randy. I do know that my life was better for knowing and working with Randy Harrill.
My best wishes go to the family. I admired him greatly and you have my deepest sympathy.

Sandi Trent

July 8, 2014

Randy was the cute little boy that grew up across the street from where I lived. He was the baby brother of the two sisters that were good friends of my childhood. I got to know Randy when he worked at DNR. He was a wonderful person with lots of humor, talent and charm. My Mom and I are saddened by his death. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Fred Bedell

July 8, 2014

Randy was a wonderful boss and friend, he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the family.

Bob Gaudette

July 7, 2014

My condolences to the entire Harrill family and many friends on the passing of Randy. Randy was the best engineer that I ever worked with at DNR. He had a rare combination of whit, technical expertise and tenacity. Randy was responsible for managing and/or overseeing the completion of hundreds of projects in our State Parks and other DNR lands. His work made a positive impact on untold numbers of families and individuals alike and inspired them to cherish nature and protect our natural resources. He will be missed.

Toby Schmid-Bussey

July 6, 2014

To the Harrill family, my family is sending love, prayers and strength at this time. The Schmid Family

Cindy Ruby

July 5, 2014

Lifting the family up in prayer. May you feel God's love surrounding you at this time of sorrow.

Love,
Cindy and Eric

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