Raymond T. Randall

Raymond T. Randall, 81 of Danville, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 11:38 AM at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his son, Rick (Mary) Randall of Danville; daughters, Terri (Larry) Jaggers and Cherri (Scott) Drews, both of Danville; grandchildren, Christin (Dusty) Randall- Murray, Cory Randall, Tara (Zack) Holycross, Travis Jaggers, Blair Drews, and Brock Drews; great-grandchildren, Caden Billingsley, Jaycie Jenkins, Cooper and Cruz Murray, and Easton Drews; sister, Jackie (Roman) Wagner of Wisconsin; special niece, Pat Cunningham; as well as many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond D. and Leona Randall, his loving wife, Phyllis, and his son, Mick Randall Ray was born May 26, 1933 in Danville to Raymond D. and Leona L (Thirion) Randall. He served his country in the US Navy as a second class Yeoman during the Korean Conflict. Ray married the love of his life, Phyllis Varner, on April 16, 1955. The two of them enjoyed 52 years of marriage before her passing on December 15, 2007. Ray worked sales at Thirion Glass Company for serveral years and later at Hyster NACCO. He served as Danville Parks Commissioner for 12 years. Ray was a member of the American Legion post #210, the Knights of Columbus, The Danville Rotary Club, UCT, and the Danville Elks. He loved to volunteer his time and help others. Ray was a Red Vest Volunteer at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center with over 12,000 hours of community service from the year 1993 until 2014. He enjoyed bowling on the Elks bowling league was active in Little League Baseball with the Danville American Legion. Ray was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved sports. You could find him in the stands at all his grandkids sporting events. When he was not in the stands cheering on their team you could find him in the announcers booth as he was The Voice of the Toppers for Schlarman High School for several years. Ray was a kind and giving man who will be missed by all who knew him. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Pauls Catholic Church, 1303 North Walnut Street, Danville. Father Dennis ORiley and Father Greg Nelson will officiate. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by the Danville American Legion Post #210. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Wednesday, January, 28, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 3940 N. Vermilion St, Danville. A rosary will be said in his name prior to the visitation starting at 3:30 PM Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Memorials in Rays name can be made to St. Pauls Catholic Church, Schlarman Academy, or Carle Heart Center. Please join his family in sharing memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com