Randal Dee Markum, 57 of Speegleville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 with his family surrounding him.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco.
Celebration of Life Service: 10:00AM on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, Waco.
Burial: China Spring Cemetery.
Randal was born February 16, 1959 in Waco to the late W. E. and Juanita McRay Markum. Randal leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 27 years, Michele Markum of Speegleville; son, Ryan Markum and his wife Mandy of Speegleville; brothers, Will Markum and his wife Jennette of Waco and Mike Markum and his wife Marilyn of Waco; grandchildren, Cassidy and Addyson Markum; nieces, Kim Pirkle and husband Neal and Allison Heath; great-nieces and nephews, Hunter, Hannah, Hudson, Graham, Riley and Nash; mother-in-law, Marky Cantrell; lifelong friends, Dale and Duane Mosely; along with numerous other loving friends.
Memorials in Randal’s name and memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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A true family man, what a great Angel heaven has gained. His good heart and kind soul. Truly a great guy, one of the hard ones to come by, fun spirited and a joy to have been around. He will be missed by so many. He leaves behind a great family, which also just shows how amazing he was. He will continue to be as great as we remember, keeping him alive thru spirit and those around him. Our hearts break and we continue to pray and send love to his family and friends.
I’ll always remember how sweet he was to me when I was little. I have so many great memories at the ball field, watching Waco’s Best Yet, with dad and Randal coaching. I remember he was always smiling, having a good time. Those summers were the best.
We will miss your smile and your sweet spirit…. you will always be “James to me”… I will take care of Michele for you!!! We love you and you will always be in our hearts and thoughts
I knew Randal years ago through medicine . What a great person. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray your your healing and grief.
Rosemary Swenson
randal was always a fun guy to be around. was two years older but had a lot of interaction with him at Waco high and when he lived on 22nd street will miss his infectious smile and friendship james reeves
Michelle and Ryan,
I just happened to check the Waco paper this morning and saw this.
I can only imagine how your hearts are broken. I know it has been years since we were in contact but know we are praying for you, asking God to send his angels to comfort you. My prayer is that you will be surrounded by many and that that love will see you through this.
You are precious and my memories of us at China Spring will never go away. The Friday night football, the hot chocolate and band events are all special because you, Randal and Ryan were part of it.
Much love to you both,
Schultzie Smith
Frisco Tx
Michele, Ryan & Family,
We can only imagine how each of you are hurting right now. I was thinking back to when I fist met Randal…back when Justin and Ryan played soccer and then Randal helping coach them. Those were some fun days and we all have some good memories we can cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you today and in the days to come as you grieve the loss of a sweet husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to many.
Love to all of you,
Lisa Warren & Justin McLean
Michele,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Traci Perkins
I worked with Randal at Cougar Ridge Carwash several years ago. I admired his ability to fix everything with a smile on his face! He was a nice man who will be greatly missed. I send prayers and strength to the family.
Larry Farmer
I went to high school with Randal at Waco High School ” Home of the real tigers”,
It’s was funny , in school he helped a lot of the sophomores out with homework in the library. He was nice at times and could be honory at times also. He had many friends and that smile he had was evil to a sense. Lol he like Mr.Rio last well, was always getting a hall pass . I didn’t have any contact with Randall but I have a lot of memories from High school and those I will keep until I see him again. I am sorry for your loss. He was a great man. He lived his life his way always looking ahead.
Only about a week ago you entered into my head. I wondered how you have been doing, if you had a great Family and what you could have been doing with your life all these years I have not had contact with you. We had so much fun back in the day when we were all in High School. I’m sure all your neighbors and your mom and Dad were glad when we finally stopped riding our motorcycles down in the bottom near your house. Great times and if I had to do all over, I would not change a thing. Then we graduated from high School and many of us went different ways. I’m sorry to say that I have not stayed connected with those I had so much fun with. I do have to say that it does not mean I don’t ever think of you or anyone else because so many are on my mind from time to time. I guess your spirit had reached out to me then and touched me. Go be with God and rest in Pease Cousin. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Markum Family,
My deepest sympathies and prayers for your loss. Randal and I graduated from Waco High in 1977 and played on the Tiger baseball team during high school. But long before that, we were 12 year old All-Stars for Western Little League. He was the go to pitcher and I was the catcher. Those were wonderful times and memories! He was always a great teammate. Blessings.
Carl Kirk