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1946
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2019
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Randy Sills Obituary
Randy was a retired coach and teacher, serving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carol Angle Sills of Belmont; older brother, Jim Sills and wife Joan of Indian Trail; sons, Scott Sills; Chris Sills and wife Patricia of Gastonia; step-children, Holly Owens and husband Paul; Will Dawson, all of Charlotte; granddaughters, Katja and Elena Sills of Gastonia; step-grandchildren, Chelsea Ingram of Dallas, TX; Caroline Owens of Charlotte; and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Randy's life will be held Monday, March 11, 2019 at 12:30pm at Park Street United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hiatt officiating. A reception will be held following the service in the Family Life Center of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park Street United Methodist Church, Organ & Choir Fund, 120 Park St., Belmont, NC 28012 or Stowe Family YMCA, Aquatics Program, 196 YMCA Dr, Belmont, NC 28012.
Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com
McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Sills Family.
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for Randy Sills
Bobby Garnett
March 3, 2021
Randy was a personal friend and Buddy for sure!! We went all the way through all the grades together, and I miss him very much. God Bless His Family, especially ''Carol''!!!
My wife Trish and me at 35th MPHS Reunion.
JOHN SIMPSON
March 23, 2019
Sandra Staton
March 19, 2019
We were given a tremendous opportunity to have Randy Sills in our midst. He imparted so much wisdom and shared his knowledge with many of the students, faculty and staff at Alexander Graham Middle School. His sudden departure from this life was unexpected, but he will be remembered for all the positive contributions he made to our community.
A message of condolence from former students, staff, and friends of Randy Sills. Alexander Graham Middle School, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Beckie Bane
March 17, 2019
Dear Carol & Sills family,
On March 6th, 2019,Heaven received another angel, Randy Barron Sills "JC". A delightful and caring person to call "friend". Over the past few years I enjoyed sharing memories with Randy, especially Beach Music. If there ever was an Oscar given for knowing the title of artist of a beach song, it would go to Randy definitely!
Randy had a strong attribute of thoughtfulness towards others. As mentioned previously, Randy was part of the Bane's extended family.
May the Lord send the Holy Comforter to be with you!
Love & sending prayers up!
Beckie Bane
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Bobby Garnett
March 15, 2019
Randy and I were childhood friends from elementary thru High School at Myers Park High. I just found out as I don't take the paper and no one called and let me know. This a shocker!! What a Gentleman, Scholar, and very good friend, God Bless the Sills Family !!!
Jack Hendricks
March 12, 2019
I remember working summers in the late '60s with Randy and his brother Jim, doing land surveying for the City of Charlotte. They were always fun to be with, as we ate evening meals together numerous times. I am sorry to hear of Randy's passing; my prayers are with the family.
BUD & LIN MITENBULER
March 12, 2019
Class mate at LEES MCRAE College. It was an honor and privilege to have been able to call Him Friend all these years. HE will truly be missed by all!! Our deepest condolences to CAROL and all the SILLS family !!
Joel and Kathey Shelton
March 11, 2019
There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with the Sills family during this time of sorrow.
Edward G. Mathis
March 11, 2019
Sincere Condolences,
Miles Lewis
March 11, 2019
Coach Sills mailed me the scorebook for our AG basketball team's 1974 undefeated season with a note saying he thought I'd like to have this being I was the high scorer that season.
Coach Sills was big on us boxing out and rebounding. To teach us, he'd fix a metal contraption on the rim making it impossible for the ball to go in. He'd say, When the ball is shot, find a body to box out. Make yourself wide. Put your butt right into his gut. Keep your hands behind you so you know where he is. He showed us how. Watch the ball in the air so you'll know where it will come off the rim. When you make a rebound, you come down big and loud. He showed us how. When you make a rebound under your own basket, you don't just put the ball back up. You bring the ball down into almost a squatting position then explode up strong towards the basket. He showed us how.
Coach Sills taught us to go back door; take a charge; guard our boys when taking a charge; pass the ball; call out trailer; set picks; use a pick driving the defender into the pick and the biggie, Pick and Roll. To demonstrate the Pick and Roll, Coach Sills pretended to pick something from his nose then roll what he had pretended to pick from his nose.
One practice, Coach Sills had each player shoot 100 free throws.
For defense, Coach Sills told us, I want you to grab hold of that guy's jock strap, pull it towards you and I want you to step inside it. With his long grasshopper legs, Coach Sills showed us how we were to step inside the opponent's jock strap.
At the end of every practice, Coach Sills had us run rat races. For some reason after this practice, he had us run many more than usual. Standing at half court, Coach Sills sees us all at the baseline doubled over trying to breathe, not happy, can't feel our legs, don't want to hear his whistle to go again. Coach Sills, while in motion shooting the ball from half court says, If I make this you guys can go home. Swish and off he walks laughing that Coach Sills laugh through that Coach Sills mustache.
Miles Lewis
AG BBall - low post 1974-76
March 10, 2019
I was student at AG Jr. High from 1980-83. Mr. Sills taught me in 7th grade Social Studies and he was my baseball and football coach back during my time at AG. He was a good guy and will be missed by many.
God Bless
Grant Barger
Billy Bane
March 10, 2019
Carol, Randy was one of my oldest and closest friends in Charlotte. We played many of hours of basketball and enjoyed each others company immensely. I will always have a place in my heart for him, my new heart, and I know he loved you very much i'm so sorry I can't be at the service as most of the flights were full and I wouldn't be able to get there in time. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Billy Bane
Lynn Gardner
March 10, 2019
Randy will certainly be missed. He was a good friend, classmate, and fellow basketball player at Lees-McRae. We really enjoyed our time there together. Big "G"
Pam Coxplummer
March 10, 2019
God bless Randy Sills and all his family. Prayers much love to you all.
Pam Cox Plummer
March 10, 2019
To Jimmy Sills and Family. My brother and I are so sorry to hear about Randy passing. Both of you were so very kind to our whole family.You both lived next door,to us when we were little. Randy taught me in JR. High School at AG. We all are so very sorry to hear about Randy. Both of you were fine young men and we were lucky to have you and your family as good friends. God bless Randy and,you Jimmy and your family. We,will be in touch. Prayers and much love from Lib,Barry and myself Pam. God bless.
James Millsaps
March 10, 2019
Condolences to the Sills family. Randy was a great teacher and coach. Worked with him at Alexander Graham Junior High. Students and colleagues loved Randy because of his concern and love. RIP Randy!! The world lost a great soul but Heaven gained an angel.
Jim Gribble
March 10, 2019
Went To Schools' With Randy (Sedgefield/Myers'Park) I Remember The Dynamic Duo Of Billy Bain & Randy, 1964, MP Basketball...Randy Lived A Few Houses' From Me In 1969-'72, Park Road...Last I Saw Randy, K&W, Pineville, 6 Months' Ago...Sorry For Ya'lls Lost...I'll Miss Seeing Him...
Beth Long
March 9, 2019
My first time getting to know Randy was in the fourth grade at Dilworth Elementary School.
We then attended Sedgefield Junior High, Myers Park High School and Lees McRae College together. He became like a brother to me, giving me great advice and many memories.
Randy will truly be missed by so many.
Yana Bane
March 9, 2019
Dear Sills Family, I was so sorry to hear the news about Randy's passing. I met Randy back in the early 1960's when he was playing basketball with my older brother Bill Bane. I was only in fourth grade, but Randy became a house whole name in my family. He was always kind and caring and always enjoyed my mom and grandmothers company. My sister Beckie and Randy kept in touch throughout our adult lives and always asked how the four of us were and what we were up to . My comfort and prayers are with you all . On behalf of the Bane Family, Billy, Stan,Beckie and Yana , we loved Randy very much ❤
June Davidson
March 9, 2019
Rock and Roll Heaven
Rock on, Randy
June Davidson
Wayne Heasley
March 9, 2019
I met Randy when we were students at Lee's-McRae College. He was a great basketball player. We remained friends throughout his career in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. He was an outstanding person and friend.
Ruth Boulware
March 9, 2019
Condolences to the Sills Family. Randy was a caring person who cared for all students. We taught together for many years at Alexander Graham Middle School.
March 9, 2019
I had Mr Sills in 8th grade for History at AG. What a great man and mentor. Prayers to the family.
Scott Waybright
March 9, 2019
My mentor when I was a 22 year old kid out of college. Great friend for 30 years. Going to miss the stories, the laughs, and helping him get answers to all his questions off the internet. Randy you impacted so many lives in your first 30 year career and then again in your almost 20 year career at Country Day. We will all miss you..
Anne Matthews
March 9, 2019
What a wonderful, caring teacher he was. I loved his class and appreciated his enormous efforts to make each student feel valued.
Doug Sluder
March 9, 2019
Randy, I will miss you. It was so good to know you, work with you, laugh with you and reminisce with you.
Byron Renfro
March 9, 2019
I met Randy when I was three years old. We went to school together through Myers PARK HIGH.We worked with each other for many years. What a great friend an Man.May the good Lord wrap his arms around you an your family.Go in peace.
Byron Renfro
March 9, 2019
Grief can be so hard and we have God's promise to strengthen us as we grieve for our loved one. Psalms 119:28
Scott Coble
March 9, 2019
A great man,mentor, and a super coach!
RIP Coach!!
Michael
March 9, 2019
Mr. Sills was a great teacher and coach and made junior high more enjoyable. No doubt he was a positive influence on many students at A.G. Thanks for the leadership coach - rest in peace.
Barbara Hall
March 8, 2019
Rest in eternal peace, Randy.
Barbara, Josh, and Joel
pat sills godbey
March 8, 2019
randy you will be missed . my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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