Edward Randolph

Mr. William Edward Randolph, better known as Edward, age 80 of Sparta, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Edward was born April 14, 1945 in Sparta, Tennessee. Throughout his long work career, his time spent as a member of the Woodland Park Elementary School family where he served as custodian was his most meaningful. Edward was an antique car enthusiast, and many family trips revolved around car shows. He was also a collector of vintage model cars. Above all, Edward's greatest joy was being Pa to his family. He is preceded in death by a son Daryll Christopher Randolph; mother Ethel Marie Kirby and mother in law Verna Prater England.

Surviving family members include his wife of 60 years Brenda Sue Randolph

Son and daughter in law: William T. and Shelly Randolph

Grandchildren: Adrien Key and husband Dustin, Tiffany White and husband Dakota, Chelsea Randolph and Jacob George, Katie Randolph

Great grandchildren: Korben, Kenya, Millie, Krislynn, Peyton and Phoebe

Brother in law: Harold England and wife Denise

Several nieces and nephews also survive

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00pm Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Doyle Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3-8:00pm Monday at Hunter Funeral Home. William Randolph, Clyde Prater and Richard England will officiate.

Dustin Key, Dakota White, Jacob George, Donnie Wright, Richard England and Korben Simmons will serve as pallbearers. Junior pallbearers are Kenya Key, Millie Key, Krislynn Key, Peyton White and Phoebe George