of Shirley, AR
July 7, 1960 - March 16, 2024
Loyd Randall Gardner, born on July 7, 1960 embraced life with an unmatched work ethic and a steadfast commitment to perfection. He departed this earth on March 16, 2024. We bid farewell to a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather ''Pop Pop'', whose presence was felt by all who knew him. Randall peacefully departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love and unwavering determination. Born to Juanita Rolen Gardner and Ernest Gardner, Randall was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mildred McClendon and Euladene Holly and leaves behind cherished memories with his brothers and their spouses, Leon and Pat Gardner and Eugene and Brenda Gardner.
In 1980, Randall married Tyrene, with whom he shared 44 years of companionship, love and support. Their union was blessed with two children, Rebekah and husband, John Fincher of Conway and Cole and wife, Haley of Greenbrier. Randall's devotion to his family was evident in every moment spent together and his role as a father brought him immeasurable joy and fulfillment. The light of Randall's life was his four beloved grandchildren, Ethan Parker, Bennett Anderson, Hannah Beth and Jackson Morgan. He found immense happiness in their laughter and energy. His love for them knew no bounds and his legacy will continue to live on through the memories created in family vacations, weekend trips they shared, stories they told and afternoon drives on the farm.
Randall was known for his strong opinions and hard work. For over 43 years, he worked for Arkansas Telephone Company, dedicated to building a career at a place where his coworkers were as close as family. Over the years, it was not uncommon to hear colleagues refer to Randall as a brother. He approached every task with diligence, determination and a pursuit of excellence. His family and friends will forever remember Randall's strong cup of coffee in hand, ready to tackle any challenge. He found solace and joy in the simplicity of life on the farm, where he spent countless hours immersed in the beauty of nature and the satisfaction of hard work. Understanding the importance of community, Randall spent years as a voluntary coach for his kids' sports teams, served multiple terms over the past 25 years as an Alderman for the Shirley City Council and a member of the Board of Governors for Ozark Health Medical Center.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tyrene; two children, Rebekah Suzanne Gardner Fincher (John), Benjamin Cole Gardner (Haley); four grandchildren, Ethan, Hannah, Bennett and Jackson; two brothers, Leon (Pat) and Eugene (Brenda); mother and father-in-law, Benny and Doris Brown and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A service to celebrate Randall's life will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, March 20th at Settlement Baptist Church in Shirley, Arkansas and visitation will be on Tuesday, March 19th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Roller Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. All those whose lives were touched by Randall are invited to attend.
Pop Pop, you will be deeply missed. Your spirit will continue to shine brightly in our hearts forever.
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51 Condolence(s)
Heather Lamm
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
I just wanted to give my condolences to Randall's family. He was a customer of mine and was always talking about his family. Said he couldn't wait to retire with his lovely wife and always bragged about his kids and grandkids. He was incredibly devoted to Arkansas Tel and would do everything it took to get the job done. He was a great person.
Brent Holley
Thursday, March 21, 2024
I am so sorry I wasn’t able to attend services. My heart is heavy for you all. Randall was a great man and was highly respected by my immediate family. May he find peace until we can one day find ourselves on the other side.
Keeping you all in my prayers…
Ronda Ivy
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Tyrene, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Melissa (Bolden) Johnson
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Lifting you all up in prayers of comfort, strength and peace during this devastating time. The obituary is so eloquently written and paints the perfect picture of Randall. His legacy will live on through his family and those he cared about.
Andrea Moore
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Rebekah,
I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. It sounds like you will have the most precious memories to carry you through this time. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Andrea
Sammy& AnnaGardner Ward
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Randall he was a good man loved to help people and his community God has taken a wonder man you will be missed Cousin my thought and prayers are with the family.
Beth Janssen
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
We are saddened by this. Randall will certainly be missed. It was not unusual to see them dining weekly at the restaurant. Biggest smile ever was when grand kids were present also. Fly hi my friend.
Tim & Beth Janssen
Hassel Long
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
So sorry to hear about Randall,He always took time to talk with you,He will be missed by all of us.We will be praying for all of you.
Kathy Pennington
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Rebekah,
No words can express my feelings for you during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days going forward.
Love you! ??
Kathy
Jay P Hagans
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Tyrene, so sad to hear about Randall’s passing. He was good steward to the land and always willing to help. My prayers are for you and family’s comfort, Randall will be missed but not forgotten.
Paul, Candace, Ben Smith and Ben Hunt
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
We do not have the words to express how sorry we are. Randall will be missed by so many. If you need anything please do not hesitate. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers for the days to come.
WAYNE COX
Monday, March 18, 2024
Rebekah,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Reading the Obituary, I was moved that your Father was hard working farmer but found time to serve the community as an Alderman on Shirley City Council and serve on the Board of Ozark Health. I am praying for you and your family.
Wayne Cox
Fredda rolen pickelsimer
Monday, March 18, 2024
cousin we will miss you very dearly but we will meet again one fine day. my heart and prayers go out too your family. may GOD hold them close and give them comfort.
Jim and Ginny Faulkner
Monday, March 18, 2024
We are sorry to hear of Randall's passing. Our condolences to his family. May God comfort each of you with His peace.
Jimmy Keys
Monday, March 18, 2024
I am saddened learn of Randall's passing. We shared many commonalities as we were both "Telco Brothers". We traded equipment back and forth. He was always willing to help any of the brothers out with issues that we faced. He will be so missed not only by his immediate family, community and close friends be also by all who worked with him over the years. May the Holy Spirit comfort each and everyone who knew him.
Carol Gray Hutto
Monday, March 18, 2024
May I offer my condolences to your family, Tyrene, Doris, Benny, all who will miss Randall. He was a good man, a pillar of the community, and always known for helping any way he could. This is sad news to all.
Larry George
Monday, March 18, 2024
Heather Graham
Monday, March 18, 2024
So very sorry for your beautiful family’s loss. Sending prayers and love to you all.
Elmer and Imodell Stewart
Monday, March 18, 2024
So sorry to hear about Randall passing. Such great memories. He will greatly be missed. Our prayers are with you for peace and comfort that only God can give.
Bill & Jerrie Bonds
Monday, March 18, 2024
Our condolences and prayers are with your family.
Rickey Bonds
Monday, March 18, 2024
Tyrene and dear family, such sad news to hear of Randal's passing. Praying for peace and consolation for you all, and that your wonderful memories of your loved one will help heal your broken hearts. May God bless you all.
lisa Gail (LOWRANCE)Gardner
Monday, March 18, 2024
A wonderful man, husband, father, Pop Pop, and friend. He helped my Mother when she needed assistance, and did so immediately as if she were a family member. May his family be comforted during this time of great loss and sorrow.
Jody Bane
Monday, March 18, 2024
We have lost a great man in our community. Randall did many things to make our area a better place . He loved his family, work, & farming. Helped many young people. Many times after events you could see him downtown picking up trash. I considered him my friend. May God give his family the strength they need during this difficult time.
Lowell McClendon
Monday, March 18, 2024
Bless you Randall Gardner . Be in our thoughts and harts.
Shirley Waller
Monday, March 18, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Randall was a good man and always very nice and friendly. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Shirley Waller
Sallie Tumlison
Monday, March 18, 2024
Randall, it breaks my heart to see your photo really on here. It’s just now staring to set in that’s you are no longer with us. Randall, was always a kind, caring, honest, hardworking man. Someone our family was always very proud of.
I’m Randell’s first cousin, his father and my mother were siblings. Randall, in the Gardner family you will be truly missed and our hearts will be broken. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your wife, family and his brothers.
Fly High My Friend
Janice Bartlett
Monday, March 18, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and yours.
Tommy and Judy Collins.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Very good man and an asset to our community. Prayers for the families.
Mark Gammill
Sunday, March 17, 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear about Randall’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Randall occasionally in youth basketball. I considered him a friend who was always willing to help others. We are praying for Tyrene and family.
Mark and Vickie Gammill
Carolyn Sue Bell ( Applegate)
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Will always have great memories, growing up with you and your mom ( Aunt Juanita) will truly be missed by many. Love always your cousin Sue. Sending Love & prayers to all the many family and friends
Lutian Murphy
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Sending prayers of peace and comfort for his family and many friends. To me Randal was Mr Shirley..always ready to talk about his home town and especially Shirley Schools..a true Blue-Devil ! Loved talking landscape with him..he love to beautify his home. He was a friend..I choose celebrate his victory..this Blue Devil has gone home.
Wayne and Karen Harlan
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Prayers for your family.
David and Rebecca Johnson
Sunday, March 17, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss, praying for you guys
Kim Graddy
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Tyrene I hated to hear about Randal. I wanted you to know I love you and my family will be praying for you and yours.
Jerry Vaughn
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Tyrene and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers during this time of both celebration and sorrow.
I’m out of state and unable to attend the service, but will lift you up in prayer.
Jerry ‘77
Lori James
Sunday, March 17, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss!! He was a great man, I will miss him!! Sending love and prayers for Tyrene and the rest of his family!! Love to all of you??
Sheila Bradford
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Randall, was my favorite cousins. I will always cherish the long hikes in the woods, a few up the side of a mountain. He had me scared to death that we would come in contact with a bear. He was always laughing, pulling a joke here and there. We had long deep talks in our younger years of life, what he wanted out of life.
I have to say he got it all that he asked for. A life in the mountains being outside hunting or just taking walks. God also gave him a loving wife and family. I just wish that we could have spent as much time together as adults as we did as kids growing up.
I will always have a special place in my heart for Randall.
I once read that GREIF is so hard because of the way you loved someone, and the way that love was returned.
I won't say good bye, I will say till we meet again on the golden side of that mountain. You took a peice of my heart with you, and I will hold your memories close to my heart.
Ricky and Donna Ridgway
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Condolences and prayers to the Gardner family
Patty Hazelwood Fitzgerald
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Dear Tyrene,
I am so very sorry to hear this news. It has been years since we were together at UCA, but I still remember your friendship.
Take care my dear. Lean on others during this difficult time ????
Jason and Nicole Rushing
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep the family in our prayers.
Deborah Kerrigan
Sunday, March 17, 2024
It was a pleasure to know Randall we served on City Council in Shirley for 6 years sometimes interesting conversations and debates but never the less interesting. I will miss Randall and his ethics! Tyrene and family you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers!
Richard Tyler
Sunday, March 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss Rebekah. Praying for you and your family.
Richard and Carla Tyler
Janice Ferren Cockrell
Sunday, March 17, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. May the Lord bless you and comfort you.
Toney and Sallie Parish
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Tyrone, we are so sorry for your loss! It was so sudden! We pray God’s peace for all of you! God bless you!
Jean Ann Bell
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Dear Tyrene: please accept my condolences in the loss of your husband. May you draw strength from our Lord and Savior and from your family.
God Bless you,
Jean Ann
Treby Davis
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Tyrene, I know there are no words I can say to bring comfort and peace to you. I know One that’s called the Comforter and Prince of Peace. We are sending our love to you and your precious family
Diana Jones
Sunday, March 17, 2024
A sad loss for many. Prayers for his loved ones. His absence will be felt by many.
Wesley Smith
Sunday, March 17, 2024
I got aquatinted with Randall when I worked at district court in Clinton. We hit it off the first time we met. He was a good man that everybody liked. He will be missed
Tiffani Roberson Cook
Sunday, March 17, 2024
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tracy & Tracy Cooley
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Words cannot express our heartfelt condolences to everyone in the family. May your cherished memories carry you through. Love and prayers to all of you!!!!
Mary Ann Conley
Sunday, March 17, 2024
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.