In Memory of
Randall G. Raley
October 1, 1946 - February 7, 2016
Randall G. Raley, 69, passed away peacefully February 7,
2016. He was born in Dallas, Texas on October 1, 1946 to David
and Margaret Raley.
Randy grew up in Dallas, Texas before moving to Carrollton,
Texas where he graduated from R.L. Turner High School. He
attended North Texas University and met Jennifer Lynn Crozier
through a neighbor. They were married June 24, 1978. In 1979 he
settled his family in Grand Prairie, Texas where he owned his
own business, Randy Raley Locksmith.
Randy was very active in with his children, he helped with their
band and was a Boy Scouts leader. He enjoyed traveling to over
17 states with Lynn, especially going to Branson to see the
shows. He loved fishing and was happiest on the lake. Randy was
good at working with his hands and had a dry sense of humor.
Randy was a member of First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie. His
dog "Jenny" was his best friend and he was known more recently
as "Grandy". Randy was a private man who loved his family above
all else.
Randy is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Alice Stiff
Raley and father David Lovless Raley.
He is survived by his wife, J. Lynn Raley; children: Laura Jean
Raley, Benjamin Luther Raley and his wife Captain Sarah Raley,
David William Raley; grandson John "Zeke" Raley; brother Dale
Allen Raley; sister Debbie Petty; brother-in-law Gary Allen
Crozier and his wife Priscilla; mother-in-law Cleo Crozier and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
An outdoor service will be held in August 2016. An announcement
will be posted on Facebook closer to the service date.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Kidney
Association in Randy's honor. |