Charles Randles Obituary

CHARLES 'BUD' ROBERT RANDLES, 76 DAVIS - Charles "Bud" Robert Randles, 76, of Davis died at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011, at home after a short illness. Born Oct. 13, 1934, in Brodhead, Wis., the son of Helen (Drevdahl) Randles. Lived for the past 20 years in Lake Summerset, moving there from Rockford. Bud attended high school in Beloit, Wis., and received his GED in Rockford. He married the former Leona Kincannon on April 17, 1954, in Cherry Valley. She was the love of his life, and throughout their 57 years of marriage they grew in their love for each other and for the Lord. He was employed as a technical auditor by National Lock, Sterling Cutter Tools, Rockwell and Textron for a combined 50 years. Bud was a member of Elim Baptist Church in Rockford for 30 years and a member of Faith Community Church for the past 20 years. Bud's life was centered around his love of his heavenly Father, his family and friends. He enjoyed being with youth and for many years was an AWANA leader in church and coached fast-pitch softball for youth. Friends of his children were treated as part of his family, sometimes even living with them. He often was sought out for fatherly advice. Survivors include wife, Leona Randles; daughter, Gwendolyn Watkins of Oak Park; sons, Gary (Kim) Randles of Rockford and Greg (Donna) Randles of Riverview, Fla.; daughter, Glenda Millington of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Christine, Patrick (Meredith) and Kathryn Watkins, Charles, Stephanie and Lindsay Randles, Melissa Middleton, Shawn Maldonado, Kelly (Matt) Grisham, Ashley Grayless, Cortney Grayless and Melissa Millington; great-grandchildren, Reaghan and William Watkins, Aniston Middleton, Dominic Maldonado, Ashlyn and Kennedy Grisham; sister, Lillian Luchsinger of Janesville, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and sons-in-law, William Watkins and Gary Millington. Funeral at 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, in Faith Community Church, 212 W. McKimmy St., with Pastor Bob Kolb officiating. Burial in Davis Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in the church. Memorials may be made to Faith Community Church, 212 W. McKimmy St., Davis, IL 61019; or Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102. McCorkle Funeral Home, 101 Main St., Durand, assisted the family with arrangements. To send condolences online, visit mccorklefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 7 to May 9, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Randles

7 Entries

George "Pat" Gill

May 11, 2011

To the Randles family; I have not seen most of you for many years but I have fond memories of you all as neighbors. I remember Bud introducing me to AWANA and I believe he gave me my first bible “Good News for Modern man”. I also remember how he patiently endured our neighborhood mischief… With my sympathy, Pat Gill

May 11, 2011

Gary & Kim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. We are here for you. -Your friends from OSF Ambulatory care.

Glenda Randles Millington

May 9, 2011

I am truly blesssed to have had you for my daddy. You will go on in my heart forever. I told Melissa I wish could hear your giggle one more time She told me I still can in my head and heart. She is right. I love you and always will.

May 8, 2011

Bud was my very 1st softball coach, beginning in the late '60s, playing for Axberg Heating through the KenRock leagues. I played many years for him, and many years with his sons Greg and Gary. Bud lead our Redwings team to their 1st of many National Championship titles in 1975, and was present at our 35th anniversary reunion last summer, sporting the same smile and zest for the game as he did all the years he coached.
Our families grew up together on the ball fields and at Elim Baptist Church, and under his guidance I learned as much about life as I did about playing Fastpitch!
He will truly be missed by so many.
Rest assured, Bud is already making out the lineup card for the Good Lord's next game!
-- Tim Parrish, Rkfd, IL --

Bob Kinnison

May 7, 2011

To the Randles family. I fondly remember "Bud" as one of my softball coaches as we won a national championship in 1975. During a 35th anniversary celebration at a RiverHawks game last year Bud showed up with the original championship ball and he still had the same great smile recalling our victory. He was a great man and I learned a lot from his kindness and leadership.

May 7, 2011

To the Randles family. I have raised my family with the same values as you taught us on the ball field for Axberg Heating as kids and your memory will live in me forever. Love, Dale Smith and family. (Lehigh Acres Fl.)

Edith Riley

May 7, 2011

Leona and family, you have my sympanthy. We had good times as neighbors. He will be greatly missed by his family. Edith Riley

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