Kirby Wayne Randall
August 31, 1950 ~ June 22, 2023
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BATTLEBORO – Kirby Wayne Randall, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born to Quince Cornelius Randall, Jr. and Muriel George Randall.
Kirby was a graduate of UNC- Charlotte and worked in the Mental Health field for over 30 years. He started as a recreational therapist at Broughton Hospital in Morganton. Kirby was a coordinator for the Western NC Special Olympics during that time. He moved to Battleboro and continued service at Edgecombe Nash Mental Health. Kirby also worked at Tri-County Industries and at several mental health agencies in the area. For several years, he sold roses with other flowers in bouquets in Nash and surrounding counties. Kirby enjoyed his hounds, and for years, bred and showed bloodhounds in the circuits of NC, SC, VA, TN, and GA, however, his favorite pastime was to search for Native American arrowheads and other artifacts in the fields of the surrounding areas.
Kirby is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anne Marie Harrison Randall, of Battleboro; daughter, Jennifer Randall Wychock, husband Neal, and grandson, John Henry Wychock, all of Ferndale, WA; brother, Randy Randall, his wife Teresa, niece, Amy Randall, and nephew, Jason Randall, all of North Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers-in-law, Lynn Harrison and Rick Whitney, both of San Francisco, CA; and last, his devoted canine companion, a beagle named Leray.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Kirby’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Battleboro Cemetery in Battleboro. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Kirby’s memory to the North Carolina Archaeological Society in c/o Research Laboratories of Archaeology Campus Box 3120, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3120.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Kirby, a halfback on the Varsity Football Squad, and Kathy Auten, the Captain of the Varsity Cheerleaders were selected as Mr. and Mrs. School Spirit.
Kirby’s school picture as a Junior at Cherryville High School.
Kirby and I have so many memories growing up. We’ve spent a lot of time reminiscing over the years. Those good times together will always be close to my heart. He was a good a friend as a person could have. He was like a brother to me, and I’m going to miss him. I’m so glad he was blessed with such a wonderful, loving wife and daughter. May God grant them the strength to get through this time of grief. I’ll miss you Kirby, you take care until we meet again. Later cuz, David.
With fond memories of sweet Kirby, Kathy Auten, Libby Beam and Joe Gainey
So very sorry to hear of Kirby’s passing. May your memories together give you comfort. He was a sweet man.
Love you Kirby.
Kirby was my first cousin. He was always so kind and thoughtful. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. Love Marcie Carpenter
Kirby and I shared so many memories of our time as friends growing up in Cherryville together. From the cute boy I knew in elementary school to the handsome young man in high school and accomplished athlete on the football field, his warmth and genuine personality endeared Kirby to everyone he met. Always smiling and that twinkle of mischief in his eyes became the signature of who Kirby was. However, I always sensed that beneath the surface of that smile there was a much deeper soul that indeed did contain the man he would become. In watching the memorial video spanning the years of Kirby’s life, I saw that gentle man who loved his dear wife and children above all and the special love and affection he had for animals and the beauty of nature. He found true peace in the magnificent mountains and comfort in God’s gracious gifts in nature that surrounded him. I believe that in all the years he lived in service and care of those in the mental health community, Kirby did more good than anyone could have imagined. He had discovered his true purpose in life and lived that life to the very end of his own. I have been deeply blessed by having had Kirby in my life as all have been who knew and loved him. May our Father in Heaven grant to him eternal rest.
In loving memory of a dear and beloved friend.Harriette Gurley GilbertCHS Class of 1968