He was born in Enid, Ok on January 27th, 1953. Randy received a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Central State University. He was married to Patricia Gail Schardein on May 30th, 1984.
He was an engineer, inventor, contrarian, mentor, revered dad-joke enthusiast, and man of God. A brilliant man of countless disciplines, Randy was particularly gifted at computer science and software engineering. He thoroughly enjoyed coding, fishing, and camping, but mostly, he loved being a family man. Randy's wit could tackle any problem, his hearty laugh could cure any depression, and, to his family, his reassuring presence dispelled all uncertainty. He dedicated his life to demonstrating to his loved ones the power of humor, the necessity of leadership, and the potency of creative problem-solving. These parts of him will live on through his children, grandchildren, brother, sister, and wife.
Randy had a career in Electrical Engineering and Software Development for Fife, Seagate, Oak Technologies, Western Digital and Boeing. He was a brilliant man with many patents in his field.
He is survived by his wife, Trish, and his children: Shelley Hampshire Crouse (Mike), Daniel Hampshire, Steven Hampshire (Taylor) and Gail Hampshire, and Grandchildren: Michael Austin Crouse, Dana Crouse, Michelle Crouse and great grandchildren: Evelyn Crouse, Haylea Hampshire-Rogers, Elaina Hampshire and Henry David Hampshire. Brother and Sister: Eddie Hampshire (Sherry) of Florida, Beckie Hampshire-Drumright (Kurt) of Tennessee.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Lee Wayne Hampshire and Marylee Kathleen Hampshire (Kelly) and his son, James Hampshire.
A funeral service will be held for Randy at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
