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Randy French Obituary

Randy Carl French, age 54, passed away at his residence on April 17, 2012, after a long illness.

Randy was born in Jersey City, N.J. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Gulf War. He lived in Richmond Hill for the last 24 years and worked as an assistant warehouse manager for Prime Source Inc. Randy loved classic and antique cars and especially Harley motorcycles. He played a guitar and liked country music. He attended Savannah Christian Church.

Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Genevieve French in 2007.

Survivors include his wife, Roberta Persons French of Richmond Hill; children, Cory French, Amy French Evans (Clinton) and Darcy French, all of Richmond Hill; grandchildren, Madison and Brady Evans of Richmond Hill; father, Lyle French of Diamond Point, N.Y.; siblings, Elaine Duve' of Gansevoort, N.Y., Joseph French (Leona) of Diamond Point, N.Y., Gloria Jean French (Tom) of Bolton Landing, N.Y., James French (Ellen) of North Creek, N.Y., Debra Ryder (Wayne) of Lake George, N.Y., Diane Scarpelli (John) of Deltona, Fla., Bernard French (Lisa) of Bolton Landing, N.Y., Cheryl Demeo (Rick) of Bolton Landing, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation in Richmond Hill is from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 19 at Richmond Hill Funeral Home.

Visitation in New York is Tuesday, April 24 from 6-8 p.m., at Regan and Denny Funeral Service, Queensbury, N.Y.

Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25 at the Church of St. Sacrament Episcopal, Bolton Landing, N.Y.

A burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive, Suite 204, Attn: Foundation, Savannah, GA 31405.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by BryanCountyNews from Apr. 18 to Apr. 25, 2012.

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April 22, 2012

Dear Birdie and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you,

Margie Ross Moberg and Family

April 22, 2012

Randy,
My heart is heavy with the sadness of not hearing your funny stories or seeing that beautiful smile. I take comfort in knowing you are now at peace and watching over all of us. Please give mom and my Hubby a big hug and know that I love you with all I am.

Sherri Angel

April 21, 2012

I am sorry to hear of Mr. French. My husband served with Randy during Desert Shield/Storm. He was very liked and respected by his fellow soldiers. My heart goes out to Roberta, his family and his friends. May you all find peace during this difficult time.

Johnny Collins

April 21, 2012

Roberta and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I will miss Randy.

April 20, 2012

Darcy an family ,
We are praying for you all during this difficult time. I know that your lives will never be the same but in time the memories will bring you such comfort.. Cling to the Lord during this time. Love in Christ, Rachel Mckenzie Powell and family

Brett Scott

April 20, 2012

Freinds forever, now eternal..... you will be greatly missed, Your spirit blessed our lives here on earth and now it makes Heaven a better place.

SHARLENE DELORENZO

April 20, 2012

MY CONDOLENCES RANDY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM

April 20, 2012

Condolences to all the French family(s) and friends of Randy, Randy will always be remembered in our hearts as a fine young man with a courageous spirit.
Tom, Theta, and Family

April 20, 2012

Deb.. So sorry for your families loss.. if your brother was anything like you he must have been a fantastic sibling. Keep him in your heart and soul forever. the memories will carry you. love you Deb
jody wilson

Bren Feutz

April 20, 2012

Sending Love & Prayers from the Butlers in North Carolina (Brenda and Harold) and family.

Randy and Stephanie Spencer

April 20, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jessica French & Larry Velano

April 19, 2012

Sending you all our deepest sympathies. Wishing you comfort now, peace soon, and fond memories of Uncle Randy always. Much love and many prayers,

Gary and Ruth French

April 19, 2012

Randy, we will miss you dearly. May the love of our dear Lord hold you now safely in his arms and keep the family safe and at peace knowing that you are in His
presence. Rest in peace my little cousin. Until we meet again.

Julia Kroll

April 19, 2012

Roberta,Darcy and family my love and prayers are with you both and your family.

kathy nilsen

April 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Kathy(butler)Nilsen and the whole Butler Family

Kim Monroe

April 19, 2012

Sending prayers to uplift and encourage you all during this difficult time.

Kimberly Lowery

April 19, 2012

Randy will be missed alot. My thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family Roberta.

Jerry & Dale Brauser

April 19, 2012

Roberta You are in our thoughts & prayers, RIP Randy

Diane Scarpelli

April 19, 2012

Randy, I love you with all that I am and all that I have, I will miss you each and everyday but will remember that you are now with mommy and how happy you to will be and also know that you both will be smiling that identical smile you both have. God Bless you and now Heaven has it's own comedian. You always knew how to make everyone laugh. R.I.P. my little brother. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN! I love you.

larry curtis

April 19, 2012

so very sorry for you and your families loss. Randy was a great person and loved by many, he will not have to suffer any more. He gave a long hard battle and the lord knew that and wanted to help him with the second part of his journey. You will have a angel looking from above and to protect you. May God bless you and your family.

Stacy Barboza

April 19, 2012

Remembering all of you through this diffucult time . Thoughts and prayers

Kate Baker

April 19, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.

Toni Reeves

April 19, 2012

Randy will never be forgotten. His inspirational humor will remain a part of my families lives forever! We were blessed to have him in our lives. R.I.P. Randy.

will poston

April 19, 2012

He was a great man and indeed a funny one. We miss him around spanky's. Love you Roberta and I am sorry for your loss.

Holly Reddick

April 19, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Melody Miller-Ferretti

April 19, 2012

Sharing in your grief. Happy for his life that was full of love. Thankful he has been received into the arms of his creator 100% whole. Remembering his loved ones in continued prayer.

Nadene Beach

April 19, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. May the songs of the springtime birds remind you of all the wonderful times you shared.

April 19, 2012

Randy will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to the family. He was a special person who loved all. May he R.I.P. love to all Veronica Morehouse Warrington

Ryan McElligott

April 19, 2012

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers forever stay with Roberta and the French family. He will be greatly missed.

Jodi MacDuff

April 19, 2012

Uncle Randy you were a wonderful man and so important to our family. Miles may have separated us all but we always kept love of family in our hearts. You will be missed by so many and I am honored to say I am your niece! May you rest in peace sweet uncle. We now have a beautiful angel to watch over us all! Aunt Birdie, Cory, Amy and Family and Darcy, I love you all and hope you know you are all always in my thoughts and prayers!

joetta poteet

April 19, 2012

i remember when i met Randy.he could always say something to make people laugh.I alwsys told him he neede to be a comedian.

Lisa Holt

April 19, 2012

You and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss

Tracy & Randy Williams

April 18, 2012

Our hearts are heavy. Praying for the peace that passes all understanding. Love you all.

Mickey& Becky Rhinehart

April 18, 2012

We are so sorry he will be greatly missed

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