William Randle

WILLIAM M. RANDLE, 87 ROCKFORD - William M. Randle, 87, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 25, 1925, in Peru, Ill., son of Mason and Hazel Randle. He came to Rockford in 1946. He married Mary Brown-Tucker in Barrington, on Nov. 11, 1967; she predeceased him Sept. 1, 2002. He served in the Army during World War II. William received two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a French Coeur De Guerre and served with Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier. He owned R and S Heating for 27 years, retiring in 1973. William was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the 3rd Infantry Division Association. Bill loved to hunt, golf and fish. Survivors include loving stepson, John (Floy) Tucker of Rockford; son, William Randle II of Greensboro, N.C.; daughter, Deborah Randle; sister, Doris Abrams of Rockford; numerous grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by parents; uncle and aunt, Jim (Julia) Cherry. Funeral service at noon Thursday, Jan. 17, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with Pastor Gerald Demond of Halsted Road Baptist Church officiating. Visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to be established by the family. Express condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.