Randy Brinkley

Mr. William Randall “Randy” Brinkley, age 65 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at a Gordon County Hospital.

Randy was born in Trion, Georgia on July 8, 1960, son of the late William Eugene Brinkley and Betty Irene Phillips Brinkley. He was a member of the Life Purpose Church and prior to his unofficial retirement, was the owner and operator of R and D Electrical. Following his retirement, Randy helped his wife, Julie operate Pine Ridge Outdoors in Lyerly. Among his many activities, he was a farmer and was active member of the Chattooga Young Farmer’s. Randy was a workaholic, and enjoyed fishing and hunting, but nothing was more important to him than spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, Jaxton and Cason. In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Lynn Brinkley.

Randy is survived by his wife, Julie Brinkley; daughter and son-in-law, Brianna and Matt Hill; brother, Terry Brinkley; two grandsons, Jaxton Hill and Cason Hill; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Services for Randy will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor LeBron Long and Rev. Wayne Pace officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Bandy, Mike Moeller, Harold Chesley, Keith Durham, Tim Cook, Randy Hall and Ralph Tomlin. Honorary Pallbearers will be his former employees and work associates.

Randy will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Chattooga County Young Farmers, c/o the Chattooga County Extension Office, 40 Middle School Road, Summerville, GA 30747 or to the Boys and Girls Club,  11570 Hwy 27, Summerville, GA  30747.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. William Randall “Randy” Brinkley. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.