Bobby Randall "Randy" Mashburn

Bobby Randall "Randy" Mashburn

Bobby Mashburn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 6 to May 8, 2009.
Mr. Bobby Randall 'Randy' Mashburn, 48, of Dalton, went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, May 5, 2009, at the local hospital.Randy was born March 19, 1961, in Whitfield County. Randy was a 1979 graduate of Southeast High School and graduate of Chattanooga State. He coached recreational basketball and softball for many years in the Antioch, Eastside and Dawnville communities. He was a salesman with Cohutta Warpers Inc. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Murray County and attended Cross Point Christian Center.He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Henry Mashburn; and his grandparents, William H. Davis, George Mashburn, Rounelle Mashburn, Kathleen Mashburn and Richard and Lou Belle Baker.He is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Kathy W. Mashburn of the residence; daughters, Jennifer Mashburn Green and her husband, Zachery, Lindsey K. Mashburn and Rana E. Mashburn; grandchildren, Mary Katherine Green and Madelyn Rose Green; mother, Ann Mashburn; brother and sister-in-law, William Bruce and Patty Mashburn; grandmother, Beatrice Davis, all of Dalton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and Tom Coker, Elizabeth Fielden, Melinda and Monty Harmon, Karen and Frank England and Donna and Brian Mashburn; special nieces and nephews, Jarred, Colt and Amanda Fielden, Mitchell Coker, Adam and Tosha Harmon, Molly England, Emily and Jacob Mashburn, Shauna Hullender-Leatherwood, Will Mashburn and Tara and Shana Wood; several aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Bobby Randall 'Randy' Mashburn are Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Cathedral of Praise with the Rev. Johnny Payne officiating.He will be laid to rest at the United Memorial Gardens with Steve McEntire, Jarred Fielden, Tom Coker, Monty Harmon, Brian Mashburn, Frank England, Charles Davis, Greg Davis and Timothy Davis serving as pallbearers.The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday after 5 p.m.Thoughts and memories may be shared with the Mashburn family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Funeral Home, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton; (706) 226-4002. Your selected independent funeral home.

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May 13, 2009

Brandy Owenby posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2009

pam skidmore pittman posted to the memorial.

May 8, 2009

wendy owenby posted to the memorial.

Brandy Owenby

May 13, 2009

Kathy and Girls,
It was a pleasure to be able to share my first years of softball with Randy. It is people like him that leave a lesson tattoed in your mind. He taught me not to ever look nor let anyone look down on me and to keep striving even after i failed and believe it or not that has carried on with me even till today. I "Suck it up" and go on, as Randy would have told us. You and the Girls are always in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

pam skidmore pittman

May 12, 2009

Kathy,
I was out of town and did not find out of Randy's passing til today. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

wendy owenby

May 8, 2009

kathy and girls ,
i was in shock when i heard about randy . he is in a better place lookin down on you guys ..what a wonderful angel to have on your side !! you all are in my thoughts and prayers ..and randy is forever in my heart !!! love you guys. r.i.p "coach"

Donnita, Cherie' and Gary O' Leming

May 8, 2009

I'm so sorry about Randy. I know we haven't seen each other in a while. Our kids grow up and we parents seem to lose contact. He was a great guy. I have found great confort in this saying: ALWAYS BLESSINGS, NEVER LOSSES. Know you we're blessed to share your life with him he really was a good man.

Patty Wells

May 8, 2009

You may not remember me but Randy coached my two nieces for many years. Wendy and Brandy Owenby played ball for Randy all their lives. I came to many of their games and he was a great man and so good with the girls. They all had the up most respect for Randy. May God shine on your family in this time of your loss.

Bugs Reddix

May 8, 2009

We have known Randy and the Mashburn family for a long time. always enjoyed running into Randy and talking to him. He was a good man and good coach. Beth was glad to be able to play for someone who taught her so much..May God be with your family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.
Bugs, Shonda, Beth & Dillon Reddix

Michelle Moore

May 8, 2009

Kathy, Sorry to hear of your loss! My prayers are with you and your family. Randy was a very sweet and kind man that all will miss. May God strenghten you and your chldren.
JOHNNY, MICHELLE, MIKEY, ALLONA, CILICIA AND SIRAH MOORE

Jeff Greeson

May 8, 2009

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Randy when I started bowling in Dalton over 20 years ago. He was a good friend and I will always remember him for being the person that convinced me to start playing golf. I'll mostly remember the conversations we had about how much he loved you and the girls. The passion he showed while coaching or playing a sport was equaled in his passion for his family. May God comfort you in this time and give you the strength to go forward.

C Barnes

May 8, 2009

We are praying for your family. He was a good man and the people he came in contact with will never forget him. He left a huge imprint in their lives. God Bless!

May 8, 2009

Kathy,We were very saddened to here the news of Randy's passing.Our thoughts and prayers will be you and yours.I enjoyed the years we coached together,the little parties for the girls all the great times.May God Bless and comfort you and the girls. Love Morris and Kathy

Pat Massengill

May 8, 2009

A great loss for our community. Randy was a great person, coach, and friend. He will be missed for years to come. Kathy and girls you have our Prayers in this time of sorrow. May God be your comfort.

Ann (SHS/NHS) MacKinnon

May 8, 2009

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Curtis Hall {RADAR}

May 7, 2009

i have known Randy and the mashburn family for a long time. always enjoyed running into Randy and talking to him, my prayers are with you Cathy and the girls he loved you all dearly.so sorry Ann {mom}.and Bruce my friend.

Dewey Mathis

May 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. We went to school with Randy and I played basketball with him in high school. I did not get to see him much but he would always leave you smiling. May God comfort you with happy memories.
Dewey & Renea (McGill) Mathis

Lisa Albers

May 7, 2009

Just wanted to say how sorry we are by your loss. He was a good man and good coach. Beth was glad to be able to play for someone who taught her so much.. May God be with your family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers will remain with you.
Lisa and Reggie

Rodney Lock

May 7, 2009

I coached against Randy for years and always had a lot of respect for him. He always bragged on his children in every way. Even if they had a bad game he had a reason why. Randy has touched a lot of lives in a positive way, and will be missed.

Bob nelson

May 7, 2009

I knew randy all my life we went to school together. that is my niece dena osborne.
may God be with your family. my sister just passed monday may 4

Teresa Johnson

May 7, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Randy when he started at Shaw as a young man and I was a good friend of Debbie Davis his aunt. I know he loved his family dearly and God has a new angel.

Iliana Martinez-Velez

May 7, 2009

Kathy my heart goes out to you and your family. I hope that you will find peace within your girls to know Randy has gone to a better place and he will always be there with you. My condolensces to you and your girls in your time of loss.

sincerely,
Iliana Martinez, and family

Evette Wheeler

May 7, 2009

No one ever cared more for our children or encouraged them more to strive to do their best on and off the court/field like Randy did. He and the family were a bright spot every afternoon we had practice. We would be dragging in from work and had to run right out the door to the field or the gym. No matter how tired you were or how tired HE was, you couldn't help but smile watching him teach them with the gusto only Randy could. Both Randy and his family have given to this community without selfishness for so many years. We were lucky enough to be benefactors of such genorosity. He was unique,passionate about life and sports, a big softy, and we were so very blessed to have gotten to know him. I always remembered what he said the first time he met us in the old Dawnville gym (talking to the girls),He said " I may yell and scream,get red in the face but if you listen to what I am saying and not the way I say it, I will teach you the fundamentals of the game, and then you can just shake your head and walk in that dug out sayin Couch has lost it again." Our love and prays go out to you all. We are there in whatever way we can be for any of you. God Bless!!
The Wheeler Family: Ben,Evette,Starsha and Jacob

jeff brewer

May 7, 2009

I've known Randy most of my life,went to Antioch together and Southeast where we graduated together.We played Little League ball together.And even though we only seen each other ever now and then,Randy always left a great impression.The world is a lesser place without Randy.May God be with you all as you journey this dark road,just remember,with the help of God,family and friends the road will become lighter.My prays and thought are with you ..God bless you all

Annette Knapp

May 7, 2009

Please accept our deepest condolences of your loss of Randy. He was a great husband and father, a wonderful coach, and a very hard working man. We are honored to have had the opportunity to know him, and each of you. Please know he will be greatly missed.

Dena Osborne

May 7, 2009

Randy when i was growing up you were like a second dad to me. You were always there for me you taught me the love of basketball and you always kept me right. You were always the one to come to the rescue when someone needed you. I love you so much and I will miss you greatly. You were a wonderful and loving man.

Kay Robbins

May 7, 2009

Had the pleasure of making his aquaintance thru our work and he was a good man..... May God be with his family in this time of greif...

Dareth Broome

May 7, 2009

We met Randy 5 years ago at Dawnville where he was coaching basketball. He taught my girls the love of basketball and me how to understand the game. He was a great coach and a great person. He was such a joy to be around. He will be missed. Family, we love you, and if we can do anything to help you in this time please call on us. Our prayers are with you.
Garry, Dareth, Haley, Olivia, Amany, Sidney Broome

Kala Beavers

May 7, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person and a great coach! You will be missed, but your memories will live on forever.I can remember going to the gym early Saturday mornings for ball handling drills led by you! Thank you for everything you taught me and in every way you guided me!

Jenniffer Hays

May 7, 2009

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I pray that God will help ease the pain you are all feeling right now, and in the future. Ann and Bruce Mashburn, Monty and Tosha Harmon, my heart aches for you.... May God give you peace in this time of sorrow, and make each day that passes by bring forgotten memories of love shared, and comfort you.....especially the hardest of times like holidays and birthdays. As you try to comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Take Care... Jenniffer Hays & Family

May 6, 2009

Such A Big loss for our Community.Randy was a Great Person ,and has a Wondeful Family.Always a Joy to be around. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Entire Family at this Sorrowful time.With MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS THE OWENS FAMILY,BRUCE,KATHRYN,WILLIAM, RACHEL AND SABRINA

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