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Randolph Wilkinson Obituary

Randolph Lynn Wilkinson

Randolph Lynn Wilkinson, 69, of Waycross, Georgia, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Stallia Hospice House.

He was born Nov. 27, 1954, in Paulding, the son of Frank and Romona (Carter) Wilkinson. He married Eileen Frankart and they divorced. He then married Laura (Oman) Wilkinson on Sept. 23, 2006, and she survives in Waycross, Georgia.

Randolph's survivors include his wife; sons, Brian Wilkinson and Dustin Smith; daughters, Courtney Smith and Heidi Smith; four grandchildren, Ava, Emma, Gemma, and Jaren; one great-grandchild on the way; brother, John "JB" Wilkinson; and sisters, Mary Lee Wilkinson and Gladys Furniss.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Powell; and sister, Teresa Schadwill.

Randolph was an U.S. Army veteran, serving in the infantry. After his service to his country, he worked in lawn care. He enjoyed cooking for friends and family, being with his family, gardening, and his dog, Fiona. He was a second-generation Masonic Lodge Member of the Hoboken, Georgia Masonic Lodge F & A.M. #740.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, until the time of Randolph's funeral at 2 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Bishop Terry McBeath will officiate. Burial will follow at Bishop Cemetery with military honors accorded by members of Hancock County Veteran's Memorial Squad.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards Hancock County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Feb. 17, 2024.

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