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Randy James Childs
1977 - 2012
Randy James Childs
1977 - 2012
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BORN
1977
DIED
2012
Randy Childs Obituary
He is lovingly remembered by his dear wife of 8 years, Caley Childs, and his precious daughter, Haven Grace; and his brother, Richard B. Childs. He will also be deeply missed by his sister-in-law, Aubrey Geddes, brother-in-law, Carey Geddes and extended family, as well as his many friends in Raleigh and Maryland.
A Celebration of Randy's Life will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm, in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC.
Memorial donations can be made to Duke Hospital, Sarcoma Cancer Research, www.gifts.duke.edu/dci, in memory of Randy.
Condolences and special memories can be shared at www.MitchellatRMP.com.
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Harold Lamptey
July 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Child's family. I worked with Randy briefly and clicked with him immediately. He was genuinely a GREAT GUY! We talked about Ghanaian food, when he had visited Ghana and motorcycles. I already miss you buddy! You fought a great fight - RIP
janine meshinsky
July 19, 2012
I cannot think of any words appropriate enough to express how sad, shocked and saddened I was to hear of your loss. I knew you as a young girl. You, your sister and brother impressed me and my entire family with your strength, composure and determination to overcome obstacles. You are a beautiful, incredibly strong woman. I am so sorry for your loss. Janine
Fran Cote
July 18, 2012
Extending our hearts to you, Reba, Dickie, Richard, Caley and Haven. Randy will never be forgotten. God is lucky to have him.
We love you so very much.
Frannie, Michele and Shirley
July 15, 2012
Randy. You touch so many people in your short time here. I will never forget our time together. You are truly one of a kind. I will always remember your smile, it never left your face. You are one of a kind. I love you. May God bless you and your beautiful family. Tell Freedom I say hi!
Carlos
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July 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Weber
July 13, 2012
Reba and family, Randy was always able to bring a smile to my face. He will be missed! I found this saying and I hope it helps. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens...
With love..
PEZ & KELT
David Benitez
July 13, 2012
Randy, I dont know where you are now, but I know you are with Santiago. Thank you for always being a great friend to me, Santiago, and all of us. My thought are with your family.
Michael Dingee
July 13, 2012
Caley, Haven and Reba,my prayers are with you and your family. After living next door for five years and saying our Hello's I finally met Randy eight months ago. Randy made me feel like a brother and best friend. Like we new each other for ever. We joke that we couldnt figure out why we didnt become friends sooner.I told him i was pretty sure it was the 20 years I had on him. I could see right away he was a special person...so caring,full of love yet very strong to. ahead of his years.I remember coming into your house and sitting in the black chair across from Randy.Before I could open my mouth and ask how he felt he ask me..I can hear him "Hey brother,hows your back today" How caring can a human being really be. what he was going thru and asking me about my problems. Brought me to tears more then once. We talked alot about the "the Girls,or My Girls" he loved you all very much. I laugh out load when I think of the time he asked me in to see the Dr with him because after that he says "your in the circle of trust now". Guess you had to be there but it was pretty damn funny.Im so sorry for you loss. I really miss him and will always remember him. Thank you Caley and Reba for letting me share in your life. Sorry im writing so much but your husband,Son really touched my life.I needed him to. I love you and i will forever mis you Brother. Love,Michael (Mikey)
July 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy was a special young man. Always kind and caring. He was such a family man, that was so obvious everytime he talked about Haven and Caley. He will be greatly missed, but will always hold a special place in my heart. Love you...Debi Dingee
July 13, 2012
Prayers to Caley,Reba,Haven and family..I was amazed after living next door to Randy for five years and just saying our hellos, to becoming what
I consider a close friend over the last eight months.I got to be his friend. He would kid me about "the circle of trust". Randy was wise beyond his years. I can say that because I have a good 20 on him.He was one of the most caring people I have ever met in my life. When we saw each each other he would always ask how are you feeling? Always asking about me before I even asked how he was.A man that loved being a husband and father.He treasured his girls.That was his life..His family.. I feel so lucky that I got to sit across the room from him and really getting to know who he was and where he came from. Sorry I wrote so much,but I miss him.you are brother..Michael Dingee
Pam Pettit
July 13, 2012
May god be watching over Caley and Haven in this time of mourning and may God bless the family during this time. Randy was an amazing person who touched so many lives. His joyous attitude was contagious at work. Everyone who knew him, knew that he was special. I feel honored to have known him in the short period of time that I did.
Nikki Naylor
July 13, 2012
To the Childs family, may love erode any distance, any loss, any pain. You are all in my heart and prayers.
barbara davis
July 13, 2012
I am so sorry and sad for your loss Caley,Haven, Reba and your family members and close friends.I didnt know Randy for long,but treasure the time i did and it was a honor to have him as a patient at Rex. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love,
Barb
Joe Myers
July 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Randy's family. To a fellow Springbrook Blue Devil and kung fu brother, rest in peace my friend.
Michele Caram
July 12, 2012
Randy really fought his cancer to the best of his ability. He left a very loving multigenartional family behind.
Peter Hulth
July 12, 2012
Caley, Richard, and Reba, I'm sorry to learn of your loss. I'm glad that I got to spend a small amount of time with Randy and you. Love each other. Rocky,RN
Jonathan Michael
July 12, 2012
Randy, I was honored to have been able to call you a friend and your memory will always live on in the lives of your beautiful wife Caley, and adorable daughter Haven Grace. You had such a beautiful spirit and was such a joy to be around. Heaven is getting a great person and I hope to see you again one day.
July 12, 2012
Caley, our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.
Margo & Frank Sotet
Roshni Kurian
July 12, 2012
I'm very sad to hear of Randy's passing. I knew Randy from high school and he was always a kind person and a true artist and I am happy to have called him a friend. Although I haven't spoken to or seen Randy since our high school days, I have thought about his art many times--mostly when I was painting pottery and wished I had a bit more artistic talent or when I've seen really interesting pieces and they reminded me of his work that he did at Springbrook.
To Randy's family, my prayers are with you and I hope that you'll find comfort and peace in the days ahead.
John Clinton
July 11, 2012
Randy was very inspirational to me. Through art, skateboarding, and martial arts, his excellance pushed me to improve myself. In doing so, his spirit lives on in me. I will always hold him in high regards as a master.
Carol Colton
July 11, 2012
Randy... you have enriched my family's life for years.... I can't imagine what it will be like to not see your smiling face ... I know you were there for Ian many times ... a brother to him when he needed it. You grew up together and I am so sad that you cannot grow old together. We have loved you and we love your beautiful wife and daughter that you have left behind. We will miss you very much. Caley.... enjoy your beautiful daughter and see in her all the wonderful times and the love between you and Randy.
Carol and Mike Cary NC
Mieu Lee
July 11, 2012
To the Childs family, I'm very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, husband, and father. To many he was a wonderful man, to me, he was a great kung fu brother. His sense of humor was infectuos and his heart was larger than life. Randy will always be remembered and never forgotten. May he rest in peace and may God be by his side and watch over his family during this time.
Michelle Childs-McCarthy
July 11, 2012
Praying for friends and family to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories to carry you through. Randy was a wonderful cousin with a generous and loving personality. He will be missed by many.
July 11, 2012
Caley,
You, Haven Grace, and Randy's family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember we are here for you.
KW Cares
Patrick Nyhart
July 11, 2012
I remember when Randy taught at Tai Yim Kung Fu school when I started. He taught many techniques to defend and protect themselves from harm. I'm proud to have received his gift and talent for martial arts. He will be missed as much as he was loved.
Herbert Childs
July 11, 2012
It is certainly an understatement to say that Randy will be terribly missed by his family and friends. He will long be remembered for his big smile, warm personality and sense of humor. He was a good man all around.
Rudy Childs
July 11, 2012
We offer our respect & condolences for Randy's family. He was a great nephew, full of Life and Loving. We will miss him & carry his memory in our heart & prayers, Rudy & Cynda Childs, Rockland, MA.
Elaine Moriarty
July 11, 2012
Randy was special to the entire 5 East staff at Rex. He lost his battle but we will always remember him. To Caley, Reba and Richard, and all your family, we share your grief.
Eleanor Graf
July 11, 2012
We were all so lucky to have Randy in our lives. It's impossible to understand why we loose the best people. Safe to say we'll remember than grin, his kind words for everybody & that amazing laugh. All my love to Caley & Haven during this difficult time. I'm sure Randy will be looking after his girls the whole way. xoxo
Michael Vaughn Stanley
July 11, 2012
"Randy, you are a great friend and someone that I have looked up to for almost 3 yrs now. My co-worker, friend and neighbor, I thank you for being such a positive voice of reason both professionally and personally. Makiba, MJ and I all love you, Caley and Haven. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family."
Marion & Rebecca Woods (Lubbert)
July 11, 2012
We send our deepest condolences to Caley and her family. Loosing a husband and father is such a terrible loss and our hearts share your grief. Randy was a wonderful, wonderful man. We have such fond memories of him – from the kung fu classes, to your beautiful wedding (remember the snow!?), to living just a block away from each other, to the crazy days with Sylas and Norman. We will miss Randy very much, but we will always remember him.
Lisa Benedict
July 11, 2012
Faith
“Faith does not rely on knowing anything with certainty. It requires only the courage to accept that whatever happens is for the highest good.�
~Dan Millman
Lisa Benedict
July 11, 2012
Caley adn Haven, you are in our prayers and every thought. I send you love and light that you may find the strength you need to make it through this rough time.
Reba and Dicky, may you find peace that Randy is in a better place now.
Love and light to all.
Fiona (Suckling) Lundblad
July 11, 2012
I am so sorry to hear such sad, sad news, Caley. You and your beautiful daughter, as well as Randy's family, are in my thoughts. I hope to see you on Saturday. With love, Fiona
sandy chavous
July 10, 2012
Randy I only knew you briefly but I thought you were a nice guy. I remembered when i first started hanging out with everyone and joined us for dinner at TGIF. We had lots of laughter that night and thats how I will always remember you, RIP in peace, Sandy
Phung Lee
July 10, 2012
On behalf of the Kung Fu brothers and sisters, our condolences to Randy's family during this difficulty time. Our prayers are with you as Randy will deeply be missed. He was a true friend and well loved by everyone.
Dan & Lily Gorman
July 10, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Child's family. Randy was a wonderful person inside and out. It was an honor to have known him. We've lost a dear friend and Kung Fu brother. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all.
Love always,
Leslie Shafer
July 10, 2012
I am so sad to hear that you lost your fight, but I know that you gave it your best. I will always remember you as the kind and genuine guy that I met in high school. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Childs
July 10, 2012
Last night in my dreams I saw that amazing smile, heard that genuine, heartfelt laugh and felt the hug that was as warm and gooey as a chocolate chip cookie just out of the oven. Heaven's got a good one for sure. Love to Caley, Haven, Reba and Dicky.
Philippe Prosper
July 10, 2012
Randy, love you man. God bless you and thanks for always being like a big brother. God bless and protect your family. You will be missed man but I pray we'll see you again soon.
Andrew Asher
July 10, 2012
I was sharing some of my best memories of Randy with my wife last night. We used to train together, work together and have a little fun in college park or at the U St. Lounge. He was a man with a big heart and a lot of soul. Even though he did give me a mix tape of "I'm think I'm tuning Japanese" and "domo Arigatou mr. Roboto" in the days before I moved to Japan. You will be missed, my brother, but I hope you are pain-free and your spirit can live through the people you have touched when you were here.
Barbie Steele
July 10, 2012
This candle is for my wonderful baby cousin who grew into an amazing man, husband and father. He will truly be missed by all!
Denise Boddie
July 10, 2012
Sending my prayer, love, and thoughts to the Child's family...This is so sad..Randy was like a big brother to me when we together. He cool, friendly and kind. Randy J. Childs you will truly missed...It not goodbye but until we meet again in the pearly gates my friend....
Pastor Joan Jones
July 10, 2012
Reba and family, It is with much sympathy that I send this message to you. Although I did not meet Randy, I feel as though I know him. I know he was a strong fighter, so be reassured he is at peace. The St. Edmonds United Methodist Church family is standing with you, Richard Sr and Jr, your daughter-i-law, and that precious baby girl. Know that we are praying for your strength as you move through this season. May God bless you and may you feel his comforting Spirit.
Blessings,
Carole Haas
July 10, 2012
Reba, Caley you are both in my thoughts. How wonderful to have shared life with such an amazing man. Carole
Lacy Mathes
July 10, 2012
You and your family are in our prayers.
Ryann Johnson
July 10, 2012
Sending thoughts and prayers to Randy's family. Randy was a great husband, father and friend! It was an honor to have known him through his sister in law, Aubrey. May he rest in peace!
Kristen Halpern-Morgan
July 10, 2012
May God bless Randy's family and friends family during this very sad and difficult time. Randy was an amazing person and I feel honored to have met him. He will never be forgotten.
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