Billy Eugene Randall, age 95, of Houston, Missouri, passed away on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving sons, daughters-in-law and grandkids. He was born on Aug. 22, 1929, in Tempe, Arizona, to William Wesley Randall and Agnes May (Dunivin) Randall.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clarence Randall, Bobby Randall and Donald Randall; three sisters, Vera Jane Mayberry, Barbara Jean Randall and Mary Elizabeth Graham.
Billy is survived by his three children, Gary Randall and wife, Sherry of Houston; Kent Randall and wife, Melissa of Cabool; and Kathy Wilson and husband, Steve of Houston; nine grandkids and 13 great grandkids.
Billy married Ima Jean on Oct. 22, 1949, and they enjoyed 71 years of marriage. She was the love of his life. They were faithful members of the Clara Baptist Church for many years.
Billy served in the Korean War in the United States Marine Corp. After the war, he came back to Houston and raised a family. He worked several jobs from construction to factory work. Billy constructed several houses in the Houston area. In 1961, Billy was employed by the Civil Service at Fort Leonard Wood, and retired in 1979. Billy and Ima loved to travel with Ima’s brother, Dale Norris, and wife, Shirley to California, Niagara Falls and New York. They enjoyed taking the grandchildren camping at Montauk and Branson over the years.
Billy enjoyed visiting with family, friends and neighbors. He loved his caretakers, Liz, Lou and Mary, and considered them part of his family.
A funeral service for Billy will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Murray officiating. A visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Wolford Cemetery. Pallbearers are Josh Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Dustin Randall, Matt Randall, Willie Walker and Dustin Douglas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Billy’s name may be made to Wolford Cemetery and left at Evans Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.evansfh.com.
