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Randy King Obituary
November 7, 1955 - August 20, 2025
Randy W. King, 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in West Virginia to the late Otha Lee and Evolene Conner King. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy K. Henderson.
Randy spent his entire career working for the Roanoke Times, covering NASCAR, Virginia Tech Football, and VMI Football. He was inducted as a member of the Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame in 2018.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnne Kerns King; daughter, Heather King Milton (Jacob); son, Justin King (Caroline); grandchildren, Matthew Wynn and Madelyn Faith Milton; brother, Lloyd Jay King (Sue); multiple nephews and one niece.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, with Rev. Robin Barge officiating. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.
Online condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com.
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Marty Horne
August 28, 2025
Rest in peace, Nappy. You were truly a "godsend" in the sports world. Good guy, good reporter.
Mark Conner
August 27, 2025
I played little league baseball with Randy and played 100´s of rounds with him at Brookside. He was a straight up great man. Rest in peace my friend
David J Bisset, Friend
August 27, 2025
It didn´t matter what Randy was assigned... Va Tech and VMI sports, auto racing, golf, or even a high school event on a Friday night, the story became a treasure to enjoy over and over again because of his unique style.
Randy, you had that flare that readers love for decades and those of us who are readers, writers, and editors will tell you, it was a job well done. Thank you for your efforts. Rest in Peace, my friend .
David J. Bisset, retired New River Valley Sports Writer.
Rhonda Rader
August 26, 2025
JoAnne, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Valeta Pittman
August 26, 2025
Randy covered women´s golf in Roanoke with equal aplomb and enthusiasm as he did the men´s tournaments. We felt so special to be interviewed by Randy and miss his contribution to Roanoke sports coverage.
Nancy and Bill Scharf
August 26, 2025
JoAnne and family, we are so saddened to learn of Randy's passing. We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Furrys
August 26, 2025
Sending our sincere condolences for you loss.. Randy was a great guy!
Grant Noel
August 24, 2025
Randy, you are the man!! You always had my back! Our "off the record" conversations about downtown Blacksburg always stayed "off the record!" I´ll gladly say, on behalf of all Tech players and coaches, we LOVED having you around! My Clifton Forge posse was always a big fan as well!
Rest in peace, my friend. You certainly deserve it.
-Grant Noel
Greg Dickenson
August 23, 2025
Great memories of hanging with Nappy at Radford, the days of the "staff car", Clydesdales etc.
What guy!
Tom Trevillian
August 22, 2025
Sorry to hear of Randy's passing. He was a good man and will be missed.
Darrell McDonough
August 22, 2025
Just found out about Randy´s passing. So sorry to hear this. Randy was a great friend and next door neighbor. Loved talking about the Hokies with him. RIP my friend.
Darrell and Joy McDonough
Middleburg, Florida
TB Hutcheson
August 22, 2025
I did not know Randy King, but I felt like I did because of his highly relatable and entertaining skill in sports reporting. I thoroughly enjoyed his columns. Condolences to his family and friends.
Roland Lazenby
August 22, 2025
Thank you, Randy, for your friendship over the decades, for your perspective on just about everything I can think of, for bringing your light, brother. RIP.
Darrell Craft
August 21, 2025
What a loss for area golf. One of my greatest honors was introducing him the night he was inducted into the Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame. He was, simply put, the best. He gave so many hours to golf reporting on it. To his family, I´m truly sorry. RIP Randy.
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