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Randolph Preddy Obituary
Randolph H. Preddy PORTSMOUTH - Randolph Howard "Randy" Preddy, 70, of the 800 block of Nottingham Road, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 2, 2008. Born in Portsmouth Dec. 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Dorsey and Fannie Preddy. Randy was an all around great guy who loved his wife and family and was dedicated to them, even becoming the old fashioned/traditional type grandfather. He was also a Redskins fan who enjoyed yard work, fishing and just being outside. Randy retired as a Radcon supervisor for Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Burt Preddy. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janice Faye Preddy; a daughter, Cheryl D. Ross and husband Rob; a son, Ronnie D. Preddy and wife Sharon; a sister, Catherine Brett; two brothers, Wade and Ben Preddy; three grandchildren, Sheena R. Levesque and husband Terry, Anna D. Preddy and Trent H. Preddy; two great-grandchildren, Megan and MacKenzie; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. T.M. Frye. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
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Deborah Dupuis-Turner
November 8, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. It takes us back to brighter years, to happier sunlit days, And to precious golden moments that will be with us always.
And these recollections will be treasured in our hearts and will always bring us close to those who we have had to part.
Jim Stanley
November 4, 2008
To the Family of Randolph, God Bless you. Randolph was a fine man and I am sadden at his passing. He will not only be missed by your family, but by the ones that have known him.You have my deepest symathy.
You are in my prayers, Jim Stanley
ed Cahoon
November 4, 2008
IFPTE Local #1 is with the family of our friend Randolph Preddy
Milton Wilkins
November 4, 2008
Our prayers are with you thru this time of your loss. Code 105 Refueling Group
EDDIE HARRIS
November 4, 2008
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH HAVING GONE THROUGH IT THIS AUGUST. YOUR DAD WAS A GOOD MAN WHO I ENJOYED WORKING WITH AND SPEAKING WITH HIM RECENTLY AT THE SOFTBALL FIELD.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
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