Darnell Randolph

Darnell Randolph was born on December 20, 1967 in Camden, New Jersey to Phyllis and Arthur Randolph. Darnell departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was a loving husband and an amazing father. On August 27, 2016 he married his truest best friend, Tee'Kim Ross-Randolph. They purchased their first home later that year. After 26 years of commendable service as a FireFighter, Darnell retired from the Plainfield Fire Department in 2017. Once retired, his love and passion for the continued safety of the City of Plainfield compelled him to further his education and career. Soon after obtaining additional licensing and certifications, he was rehired to the Plainfield Fire Department in 2018 as a Fire Inspector. Safety and fire prevention were truly his #1 goal. He took great pride and accountability in educating and assisting with keeping the residents informed and safe. Darnell was known throughout several of the City's departments and local businesses as light hearted, positive, full of information, and a joy to work with and have around.
Darnell shared a true love for bowling, shooting pool, playing cards and all types of board games. Some of the organizations, pool and bowling leagues Darnell belonged to that will truly miss him are : Dealers Choice, Smooth Criminals, APA Pool League, and Cosmos Social Club of Plainfield, NJ. One of his other pastimes was watching his favorite football team, yes the Cowboys. Darnell was a giving, loving, kind and God fearing man. He truly often went above and beyond and out of his way to help others. With Darnell also being a jokester, there are a few stories behind how he achieved his nickname of BleeppBleepp.
Darnell was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Arthur Randolph; Grandparents Gladys Richards, Vernae Townsend-Foreman (Orvillious), Howard Richards (Edna), and an Uncle Howard Richards II.
Darnell is survived by his wife, Tee'Kim Ross-Randolph and two children, Irene Randolph and Darnell Randolph, Jr. God Daughter Zoey Ross. Four sisters, Veronica Randolph Shoultz of Clementon, NJ; Tanya Phillips (Elton) of Bridgeville, DE; Rose Randolph of Seaford, DE and Rochelle Collins (Clarence) of Seaford, DE; in-laws Early and Allena Ross of Plainfield, NJ; sister-in-law, Tracey M. Ross-Langford of Warner Robins, GA, brother-in-law, James Earl Ross (Tameka) of Atco, NJ. Aunt Naomi F. Scott, Aunt Ruth Fowler, Uncle James Fowler, 15 nieces and nephews, Victoria Langford, Joshua Langford, Anthony Randolph, Cherie Leary (Burrell), Veronica Randolph, Devon Randolph, Brandon Brooks, Christian Collins, Donshea Collins, Collyn Collins, Crystal Randolph, Tamir Shoultz, Kevone Bunting, Gisele Ross, and Jamie Ross. A great Uncle, Arthur R. Randolph (Carolyn) of Powder Springs, Georgia, Uncle James Deshields (Linda) of Dover, DE and; Aunt Terry Richards; God Mother Yolanda Taylor of Camden, NJ, one special Aunt, Carol Atkins of Atlanta, GA, best friends Hurley Jones, Fayetteville, NC, Gary Edwards, Plainfield, NJ and a host of cousins and dear friends.