Randall "Randy" Stidham

A Celebration of Life Service for Randall “Randy” Stidham, 31 of Granville, will be held on Tuesday, October, 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Randy was born in Newark, Ohio on April 30, 1978 to the late Odell Stidham and Teresa (Glasmeier) Stidham of Newark. He passed away in Newark on October 21, 2009.

Randy was a program manager with Chase Bank in Columbus. He was passionate about riding his motorcycle, which brought him peace, solace and freedom. He was also passionate about his music. Randy was the type of person who enjoyed life and living life to the fullest. He was always doing things to better himself and was currently enrolled at the Mt. Vernon Nazarene College. He loved teaching his children new life skills and he always went out of his way to help others. He also enjoyed working outside in the yard, fixing up cars and was a “neat-freak”. Randy knew no stranger and loved being the center of attention. He was a devoted father, son, husband, brother and friend.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his four children, Christopher Stidham-Hersman, Cara Stidham, Allison Stidham and Abby Stidham; wife, Cristi (Costello) Stidham; three brothers, Keith (Lori) Stidham, Mike (Carolyn) Stidham and Eddie (Dinky) Stidham; one sister, Kay (Keith) Toler; aunts and uncles, Sam (Mary) Stidham, Annalee (James) Clay, Helen (Floyd) Poole, Paul (Pat) Stidham, Ralph (Heidi) Stidham, Jeff (Sandy) Glasmeier, Dwight (Marge) Glasmeier; special nephew, Joey Cross; special friend, Christi Street; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extensive motorcycle friends and a host of other friends.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Randy, to his children’s education fund. Visit any Fiberglas Federal Credit Union to make a contribution in his name, c/o Teresa Stidham.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Monday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00PM.