1975 The Roar R. L. Turner High School Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas Senior Class Photo

OBITUARY   RANDY'S OBITUARY Randy DeWayne Sorrells, 65, passed away on April 1, 2022 in Denton, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Billy Jack and Loretta (Fletcher) Sorrells on January 23, 1957. Randy grew up in Farmers Branch, Texas and attended Vivian Field Jr. High. He attended high school at R.L. Turner, and lettered all four years on the Tennis team. He moved to Denton to attend North Texas State University (now UNT) where he competed on the Men’s Tennis team. Randy started Metro Roofing and Paint in 1979 which has since evolved into Metro Roofing and Construction. Randy ran the family business and managed rental properties. He had a keen eye for real estate and never lost a game of monopoly. He was married to Nancy Baertlein Sorrells in Reno, Nevada on June 20, 1992. This June they would have been married 30 years. Randy was very proud of his three children. Taylor, 26, graduated from Tarleton State University with a Master’s degree and is now halfway through veterinarian school at Iowa State University. The twins followed in his footsteps and attended the University of North Texas. Brandy, 21, will graduate in May with a Biology degree and will be applying to Medical School. Bret, 21, will graduate with a degree in Risk Management this May as well. Randy was a car enthusiast and had a large collection of cars. Many of them traveled over 100 mph on a frequent basis. He enjoyed collecting coins and going to classic rock concerts. The family called Randy “MacGyver” because he was able to fix or repair almost anything. Randy became a cattle farmer later in life and enjoyed living on the property outside of town. He enjoyed telling stories and spending time with friends. Randy had a large circle of friends and was a central part of a local breakfast club. Randy is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughters; Taylor Sorrells Crane and her husband Zac, Brandy Sorrells, and son, Bret Sorrells all of Denton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas for family only. There will be a celebration of life at El Chaparral Grille, 324 East McKinney St in Denton at 12:00 PM. All are welcome to attend both the funeral and the celebration of life.

 

Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Denton County, Texas

Notes:

• In Memoriam - R. L. Turner High School - Class of 1975

• Also Vivian Field Jr High

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