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Randy Sanders Obituary
Indialantic, FL
Randy 'Raisin' Sanders, 44, of Indialantic, FL, died Sunday, September 28, 2014. Randy was the owner/operator of Fish On Bass Fishing Excursions and there was no better guide. He created wonderful memories for all of his customers. Randy was an avid and very competitive surfer. He competed in ASF, ESA and NSSA and won many championships, too many to mention. He was such an inspiration to fellow surfers, especially the younger set on the Spectrum Surf Team. He was one of the top amateur pool players in the state. He excelled in everything he ever attempted.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Sanders; son, his pride and joy, Logan Sean Sanders, mother and stepfather, Gretchen Rose and Ron Gray; brother, Rick Sanders (Jennifer Kelly); stepbrother, Bill (Janine) Gray; stepsisters, Gretchen (Chris) Brown and Melissa (Ralph) Hockenberry; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Dr. Richard Sanders.
Visitation Saturday, October 11th, 1 - 2 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home Chapel, Melbourne. Memorial donations may be made to Central Brevard Humane Society, 1020 Cox Rd., Cocoa, FL 32926. www.brownliemaxwell.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Randy Sanders
Rosaria Vento
September 29, 2025
A sweet, kind and talented man. A gift to have known Randy.
Rosaria Vento
July 31, 2024
Coming up on another year of Randy going into the Heavens! I knew Randy for several months. We worked together ( surf camp). What a privilege to spend time talking with Randy and watching the care he gave to the young surfers. Indeed a very special man. Never forgotten. Randy left a mark of his goodness on me!
October 11, 2014
I wish I could have spoken today to tell you how much Randy meant to me but couldn't . How I met Randy if you were in the same building as he was you knew him. For the last year we became very close. I know he was on page 36 of Kelly Slaters book and so much more.....I wanted to take walks on beach he told me hated sand even though he was a surfer. Mine and Randy's friend Natalia believes that after someone dies their soul stays here for 40 days then they transfer above she would like to have a bonfire on the beach to celebrate this event....
Stephanie Kerr Sanders
October 11, 2014
Heartfelt condolences during this time. May God be with all of you.
Jennifer Goldfarb
October 11, 2014
Feeling a BIG hug from you today my friend, my brother.
Rest In Paradise.
Xoxo
Matt Patton
October 11, 2014
Eulogy for Randy by Matt Patton
Randy “Raisin” Sanders was my best friend and I consider him to be my brother. Words want to walk away down to the edge of the surf, when speaking of the transcending of Randy Sanders. Through the sea breezes blowing through the cleansing of the sea oats and the palms, that scent of salt and water, barefoot and free is where words will find him. Cleansed, and free. The rest of us must wait in astonished wonder of the passing of this fine man.
Randy arrived on this beautiful and harsh planet in the year of 1969. A water child, born of the waters. He found his way to the motion of the ocean as quickly as he could. There he found solace, there he found uproarious joy. There he found balance. And there he found his all-encompassing grin. Randy was a grinner. His grin was so broad and engaging he could pull your lips up into a smile even when you were burnt to a crisp and your face was, what you thought, cast in a permanent frown. Randy laughed, and laughed truly from the belly up. Randy found life and grabbed it and made so much of it, more than most of us ever will, as we stand waiting on the same shores. Waiting on that perfect curl in reach, worth the waiting.
Along the way he loved. His life and love touched many far beyond count. Many of my life's greatest moments were spent with this man.
Randy was a deliberate soul who took a hold of what there is here, and made a deliberate choice. He knew both paths, and knew them deeply, and very well...the pleasure and the pain. He now has what he wanted and we would wish him that.
There should be no pall cast over his life or shame in his leaving. He walked so many roads in life, and captured marvelous pleasures. The green sheen on the side of a big mouth bass, the shimmering of clear green water just as it rises above you and lifts. His fingers could touch a wave or a reel as though it were a piano, playing it, key by key. His delicate fingers knew water far more than many and could make a symphony of the carve into the lip, or that perfect cast placed perfectly and just when.
He finally positioned himself where the wave rose just so and crested just right and he paddled into the palm of God. Grinning. Made whole. Shredding and ripping peacefully.
Turn up your car speakers on the way home today and let the bass kick. He would have wanted that. Love and miss this man. Do not grieve him.
Gina & Grant
October 10, 2014
We miss you so much, bro. Much love. <3
Joan Valentine Payne
October 10, 2014
Gretchen, my heartfelt condolences to you. I pray God will hold you and bring peace to you during this time of grief and that your sorrow will someday turn to warm memories. Love, Joan
Sharon and Henry
October 10, 2014
Randy, you will always be in our hearts!! Missing you so much!!
Randy, may you have finally peace my friend, you will always be in my heart. Love you!
Sharon
October 9, 2014
Jean and Jim Tauber
October 8, 2014
Gretchen, your beautiful son's kind heart is a reflection of his wonderful mom. We hope that the coming weeks will bring you peace and that your memories of Randy will be joyful.
October 8, 2014
Gretchen, I am so very sorry to learn of the death of your son. My heart breaks. Cherish the memories. My prayers are with you and your family. Ginny (Edge) Dukes
Tara Andrews
October 7, 2014
No words can say how sad it makes me that this is how peace had to be found. I will forever miss you & be proud to have been one of your friends... <*)))<<
Jim and Becky Henry
October 7, 2014
Gretchen,so sorry to learn of Randy's death. My heart breaks for you. We have lost a son and I know your pain. Treasure your memories. Nothing can take then from you. Will be in our thoughts at this difficult time. Hugs!
Linda Griggs
October 6, 2014
Gretchen, Such a tragic time for you and your family. If you were as good as a Mother as you were a friend, he was one lucky young man. God Bless you during this time and try to find piece. All I've read about Randy is he sounds a little like my young son who has lived his life doing his own thing. Love, Linda
October 6, 2014
To my beautiful son. What am I going to do without you?? I love you so much. Mom
Catherine Miller
October 6, 2014
Julie, I am sooo sorry you lost Randy and I see he was only 26 - my God I know it hurts. I will pray for you my dear friend.
October 6, 2014
Any time i think of my childhood i think of the time spent living next door to you and rick .. Jumping ramps in the yard , Skating , racing Bmx .. the MX races at Bithlo ... HA !! i just remembered the time Slater's board got Gnard up when he left it in my front yard ... man what a great time we had as kids .... i remember you first learning to stand up on the board, that Stoked smile on your face .. then you went on to inspire and mentor so many other kids over the years ... you'll be remembered for a long time to come buddy . Rest in peace
Kenny will keep the stoke alive.Rest with SST
Peter Saundry
October 6, 2014
There was a joyous noise at the beach and an eerie silence at the stick marsh. Your friends called out to you and wished you Peace and showed you just how loved you really were. With the lords arms wrapped tightly around you I am sure you can finally understand . Miss you Brother.
Dragster Breath
October 6, 2014
Your all our brothers...always have been...always will be
Gail Burns
October 5, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends . Randy was a wonderful man , a giving heart and it took you all of a minute of meeting him to know this.
Justin & Julie Carver
October 5, 2014
"The Caped Surf Avenger's " surfing their way to many adventures.
Justin Carver
October 5, 2014
Love you brother!
Julie Carver
October 5, 2014
To my "BEST-EST Man".I miss you already and I can't believe I can't call you to tell you what's going on.. You are so loved and greatly missed by alot of people. Your paddle out, rocked the paddle outs of paddle outs! I hope you were there looking down with us and feeling the love my brother. It's a very empty world with out Randy Sanders in it. But, I bet Heaven is Rocking with you in it, there is NO WAY it isn't. You still and always will be forever in my heart and MANY MANY memories throughout the 26 years of our friendship. When I see the colors Red & Yellow you will always be the first thing that comes to mind. We belonged to our own special club of 3 and only we will ever know the pain of that. I know you Randy Sanders. I know one day we will meet again & you will be there to greet me with your open arms and I can only hope you know I love you so much and how much I hope you are in a place that there is no pain and just love. You are missed so much. My love and heart goes out to your family and loved ones, Gretchen,Logan,Trish,Rick,Ron, John-John, Terry-Lynn, Robbie and Liza. You Guys were Randy's heart. I will always be here if ever you need me. I love you ALL and thank you for sharing him. He was a Best-EST Brother/Friend that is irreplaceable. In my heart it has a special place that is reserved for only (Raisin) Randy Sanders RIP
Sharon King
October 5, 2014
Tricia and Logan, Lyle and I are so very sorry for your loss. We pray for God's continued peace and comfort during this time.
Jon Hays
October 5, 2014
You will be missed Randy
October 5, 2014
Gretchen and Rick - please know our thoughts are with you at this time. Randy's Aunt Mary (Sanders) Gipple and cousin Bill Gregory
Nancy Foster
October 5, 2014
Gretchen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember him as a sweet little boy,
Shawn O'Dell-Stonaker
October 5, 2014
Rest in peace Randy. Thoughts are with all of your family.
Donna Oliver/Marcinik
October 5, 2014
Randy, you will always be in our hearts. Missed by so many. Love you Lil Bro.
Peace....
Randy, Ricky, John John and Roby.
Roby Head
October 4, 2014
RIP My Friend, You will be Greatly Missed !!
Sharene Kirby
October 3, 2014
Sending our love your way!! Love to Rick & Mom! My heart hurts for you all! Love you bro!
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