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Robert Randles Obituary
79 of Portage Lakes, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. He was born May 30, 1941 in Killbuck, OH to the late Floyd and Zelma (Neal) Randles. Bob was a proud US Army veteran having served during Bay of Pigs with the 82nd Airborne. While in the Army he played for the military band in many USO Shows and for President John F. Kennedy. After his time in the military Bob graduated from the Universtiy of Akron and West Virginia University. He was the choir director for East Fairmont High School in West Virginia where he won a National Championship in Show Choir, was the middle school and high school choir director for Norton Public Schools for many years and was a choir director for Up With People. Bob was the former owner and instructor at Top Driver Driving School. Bob loved fishing, music, playing his guitar and singing for family, he would entertain anywhere for anyone. Bob's greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Randles. Bob is survived by his son, Gregory Randles; grandchildren, Aubbrianna and Devlin Randles; brothers, Gary (Linda) and Ron (Sandy) Randles; girlfriend, Esther Sparks; nephews, Bryan (Sunny), Timothy, Dean and Shaun (Cathie) Randles; aunt, Eileen Lento.
Calling Hours will be held SATURDAY, May 8, 2021, 11am to 1pm at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton. Graveside Service with military honors, Monday, May 10, 2021 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron.
Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356
www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Lisa Kohler Schmitt
December 20, 2021
Mr. Randles was a wonderful teacher. He taught me to play guitar and to love singing. I will always cherish the time shared in choir and Up with People. I loved his passion and energy. Rest in Peace. You are loved.
Jim Yoder
May 6, 2021
Rest in peace my veteran brother
Grace Ann Baker
May 5, 2021
Mr Randles was my Favorite teacher at Norton! I’ve always remembered him playing his guitar for our class! He was the reason I loved going to school every day! Thanks Mr Randles for making my school days so enjoyable!
Lisa Ingersoll Hasenyager
May 5, 2021
Rest in Peace Mr. Randles...one of the most influential teachers in my life. Thank you for all the years of music and creativity you fostered for me and my friend and countless others. I remember being so excited when I was old enough to join Up With People! I made dear friends there that I still have today . I learned more than I can say from Mr. Randles and am so grateful for the years I had with him. I'm sure in heaven there reunion going on with all who have gone before. Peace and comfort to his family. Thank you for sharing "Dad " with us!
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