December 27, 1924 – January 20, 2023
Rex Leon Randall, 98, Fishers, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 27, 1924, to Claude and Georgia (Crider) Randall in Fishers. He married the love of his life, Barbara Passwater, on April 13, 1952.
The City of Fishers considered Rex to be the “oldest living original Fishers resident.” He spent his entire life in the house he was born in on the Randall Family Farm, established in 1919. He worked for over 30 years in the automotive industry, finishing his career at Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis. He was born into a farming family and later in life became an avid gardener. He was a loyal sports fan. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, croquet, and playing cards. He was a life-long member of the Fishers United Methodist Church. Rex enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He and Barbara were part time residents in Haines City, Fla., for 18 years.
He is survived by his children, Denise (Myke) Perrey, Dennis (Maureen) Randall, Donna (Eddie) Randall-Jones, and Deleasa (Tom) Randall-Griffiths; sister-in-law, Donna Anderson; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Randall; brothers, Alwyn (Betty) Randall and Max (Pat) Randall; sisters, Foneta (Elmer) Brown and Francis (Bob) Kincaid; brother-in-law, Bill Anderson; and grandson, Jesse Randall.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers. An additional visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon with services at noon on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Mark Ellcessor officiating. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fishers United Methodist Church, 9690 E. 116th St., Fishers, IN 46037 (fishersumc.org); or Guardian Angel Hospice, 513 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 (guardianangelhospice.com).
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