Randy Neal Root

Randy Neal Root obituary, Poplar Bluff, MO

Randy Neal Root

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Feb

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

White-Sanders Funeral Home

717 1st. Street, Fisk, MO 63940

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Feb

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

White-Sanders Funeral Home

717 1st. Street, Fisk, MO 63940

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Randy Root Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White-Sanders Funeral Home - Fisk on Feb. 10, 2026.
Randy Neal Root, age 40, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Sunday, February 8, 2026. Randy was born October 15, 1985 in Houston, Tx to Renee Root and the late Ronald Root.

Randy enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and watching TV but his greatest joy was being an uncle and being with his family. Randy was very loving, always happy and would never turn anyone down who needed help.

Randy is survived by one brother, Rodney (Stacy) Root; one sister, Brittany Root (Matthew Mansbridge); one sister-in-law, Michelle Root and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his father, Randy was preceded in death by one brother Jason Root.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at White-Sanders Funeral Home, Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM with Gene McElhaney officiating. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Feb

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

White-Sanders Funeral Home

717 1st. Street, Fisk, MO 63940

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

White-Sanders Funeral Home

717 1st. Street, Fisk, MO 63940

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels