Randolph Boyd Denson
November 30, 1920 ~ November 16, 2014
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Randolph Boyd Denson, age 93, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was born in Nash County on November 30, 1920 to the late Elder Robert B. & Wilma W. Denson. He was predeceased by daughters, Nancy Faye Denson and Patricia Denson Daniel and grandson, Evan Randolph Daniel.
Randy enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard submarines from January, 1942 to October, 1945. Upon his discharge he returned home to Rocky Mount and was the owner and operator of Hillcrest Annex Service Station. He married Theo Jarman in 1952 and they made their home in Rocky Mount. His passions included travelling with his family and restoring old cars. His numerous jobs included twenty-eight years with the U.S. Postal Service, bank courier and owner and operator of Nomad Overnight Trailer Park.
He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-two years, Theo Jarman Denson; his daughters, Kim D. Jones and her husband, Bill; Toni Denson; son-in-law, Douglas G. Daniel, Jr. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Beth Jones, Douglas G. Daniel, III and Paige Daniel. Other survivors include one sister, Joyce D. Shelley of Jacksonville, Florida and one brother, James K. Denson of Virginia Beach, VA. Randolph is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Reverend Joe Price officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 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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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 11/19, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 11/19, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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As Chaplain of U.S. Submarine Veterans of North Carolina, I take this means to extend condolences to Theo and her family. Randy was an active member of our group for many years. His oar is at rest. Chaplain Bill (Cary, NC)
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Losing a loved one is the most painful experience we could ever have. My heart goes out to the family. May you find comfort in your cherished memories, and in knowing that God is close to the broken heart (Psalms 3418). Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Thank you for your kind words. Toni Denson
Thank you for your prayer and service. Toni Denson
On behalf of USS NATHANAEL GREENE Base-USSVI, and my wife Ruth Ann, I offer a prayer for the comforting arms of the LORD to hold the family closely in their time of grief. I did not know this man personally, but as a fellow Submariner, he is of the generation that saved the world and another of my most eminent heroes. As a Submariner I can vouch for his integrity, ethics and caliber among men. May GOD bless the family and friends of this man who will heretofore live in their hearts and memories. Chaplain Jim Schenk.
Sympathy to all & hope that you will find peace, & comfort from God for your grief, in the loss of your loved one. The Bible tells us (1 Cor. 13,4) Death will be brought to nothing, the last enemy of mankind. What a gift, that has been given, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones again.
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Theo Jarman Denson and all of the Denson family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Randolph’s service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Dolphin Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country. — Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.