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Randy Schell Obituary
1952-2017
Randy Schell, voice actor, production engineer, broadcast engineer, sky diver, pilot, martial artist and long-time resident of Houston, Texas, died unexpectedly on July 8, 2017 at the age of 64 while making his 1,703rd skydive.
Randy is survived by his wife, Donna Schell; his children, Jared Schell (wife, Jennie), Jackie Hartle (husband, Gary) and Heather Farrar (husband, Tate); his five grandchildren; his three siblings, Jerry Schell, Lorraine Barrow and Andrew Schell along with his brother-in-law, Roy Barrow and nephews, Ryan Barrow, Roy Barrow, Jr., DJ Barrow, and Brock Schell. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Larry Schell.
Randy was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 2, 1952 to Lorenz and Audrey Schell. In 1962, his family moved to Sulpur, Louisiana. He began his career in radio at the age of 14 at KAOK in Sulphur as a disc jockey. He worked at over a dozen radio stations throughout his career along with being a broadcast and production engineer and voice actor. In 2005, he married his best friend, Donna Clary Schell.
His memorial service is Wednesday, July 12th at 7:30pm at Houston Samuari Karate Dojo. If inclined, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in his name.
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Thad H. Carter
July 5, 2021
Remember sitting in a cafe with Randy 50 years back talking about radio.we were both at kaok in those days.Comfort to you.
Jocelyn
July 17, 2017
Rest In Peace Randy, and condolences to his family He was a great man.
Missie West
July 16, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.
Jennifer Martin
July 16, 2017
Thank you, Sir, for your talented voice. Godspeed.
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Janel Jones
July 14, 2017
Randy was one of my most favorite people and dearest of friends for forty years. Stunned and so very saddened by his loss, I wish the best for the family that loved him so. May their memories of this fine man sustain them and their hearts find peace. God has welcomed him home.
Dave Graichen
July 13, 2017
Oh My God!!! I hadn't heard... Ruined my day!! He was a great guy. My engineer at K106 in Beaumont back in the 80's. He told me years ago I should take up Sky Diving.. I am glad I did not.. I know he loved it though... He will be in my prayers..
Thad Carter
July 12, 2017
I worked with randy at Kaok in 71.He was a kind,talented young man.My sympathy to his family.
Thad H. Carter
July 11, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Our prayer's are with you. Beth and Shelby Powell
July 11, 2017
My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this difficult time. Rom 15:4
JD
July 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
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