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Randall Lively Obituary
July 21, 1958 - October 25, 2024
Randall "Randy" Charles Lively, 66, of Hardy, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles (Charlie) and Christine Lively and sister, Debbie Lively.
Randy owned and operated C & R Lawn Mower Shop Inc. Charlie (C) & Randy (R) opened the shop in 1973 and Randy closed in 2024 when he became sick, netting him 51 years in business. He built many friendships over those years. Randy loved working in his shop and recognized his customers by their equipment. A man of many talents, Randy could fix just about anything, and we will sorely miss his many skills.
Randy proudly showed his love for his Savior in his shop. He was an active member of Halesford Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee and usher. He loved the AWANA program there and served in many capacities. He started out in the mite store, then computed the score results for the AWANA Gran Prix. But he really enjoyed working with the 2nd grade Sparks.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 38 years, Susan; his children, Jessica (Coleman) Simmons and Travis (Kaitlyn) Lively, whom he loved deeply and was so proud of; and his grandchildren, Easton and Calvin Lively and Adeline and Everlee Simmons, who truly stole his heart and brought him such joy. He also leaves behind numerous family members and dear friends.
He will be remembered for his amazing smile. Well done my good and faithful servant.
A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Halesford Baptist Church (Wirtz). Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery (Vinton) with Pastors Melvin Harris, Keith Floyd and Craig Polston officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International. Condolences may be expressed to his family by visiting www.Oakeys.com.
Oakey's Funeral Service - Vinton Chapel
Vinton, VA (540) 982-2221
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Michael Craighead
January 26, 2025
I just recently found out about Randy´s passing. I cannot begin to tell you what Randy´s friendship has meant to me over the years. I knew him from multiple facets. I went to high school with his wife Susan. We had a common friends in the small engine industry. But most of all I think we enjoyed collaborating on whatever projects we had cooking. Extremely bright with a willingness to share it made him a priceless friend and resource. I will miss his optimistic countenance.
Brian and Vickie
November 1, 2024
Dear Susan, We are traveling in Europe and just learned about Randy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Brian and Vickie
Carol Shrader Benson
October 29, 2024
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to hear of Randy´s passing. Will be thinking of you
and family in the coming days.
Your love for each other was
always so evident.
Bobby Jordon Jr
October 29, 2024
Randy is a good Christian man who helped me in so many ways especially helping me with my lawnmowers and showing me how to fix things myself. I would often stop by the shop after work just to say hello and talk. Randy was also a good friend and I will miss him until I see him again one day in heaven.
Sincerely,
Bobby Jordon.
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Rita Hall
October 29, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind. My late husband and I met him 33 years ago when we moved here and he worked on our equipment. He was always very honest and a wonderful person to work with. He will be missed.
My prayers and thoughts are with his family at this time.
Kathy Shaw
October 29, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Milan
October 28, 2024
My Dearest Susan, Jessica, and Travis: Randy was more than a friend to me, he was like a brother. We go back for about 4 decades and I will miss him deeply. I feel that heaven just received a gain as Randy entered. We shared a great deal of common thoughts, and passions in addition to quite a few common frustrations. Randy was one of the finest men that I have ever known. He would openly share what ever resources he could with me, his shop, his tools, his advice, and his love.
Take care of each other and carry on with the new normal as that is what I believe he would want you all to do. I find consolation that he will no longer suffer with any disease process of this life.
Love, Ron Milan
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