To the family of Randall McKissick. I ran across an illustration Randall did for me early on in my career. He was about 3 years older than me but light years ahead of me in illustration talent.  My friendship with him began in the professional arena when, after long admiring his work, I contracted him to do the first of several illustrations for one of my clients. I never got to meet him in person but we had many long conversations and had so much in common - our love for the visual and love for music.  his creative genius was unique. his backgrounds were like Whistlers work. He could communicate so much in so few brush strokes. He gave me a personal painting that he donated for a brochure cover for a Christian youth camp that I did volunteer work for in South Carolina. He was an amazing man, artist and friend. I was telling my son about him and mentioned I had tried to reach him but couldn't. My son did a search and sadly found his obituary.

We used to like to ride the back roads and stop at out of the way places along the ride and take a break and get some snacks and catch up on some chit chat and talk about bikes, among other topics.

I liked to sneak up on Randall and catch him in action. This was October 1999 on I-26 going in to Charleston with Randall riding his HD Softail Custom.

Randall and Gene McKay, popular Columbia radio personality for many years, were best of friends and never missed an opportunity to get together and ride.

I used to work at lizards thicket years ago. Mr. Randall would come in almost every morning, sit at the bar and eat breakfast. I began having conversations with him almost daily. He started bringing in his artwork to show me, and I was mind blown by the amount of talent he had! I am now an emt and I had the pleasure of seeing him again last year. It had been years, I said oh my goodness mr. Randall!! He did not recognize me, so I said we used to talk at lizards thicket and you would show me your art! He became so excited and began showing me his artwork again. The crazy thing is, I woke up this morning and for no reason at all checked the obituaries. I instantly recognized his and I’m sad that I didn’t know he passed sooner. The memories people have written about him are beautiful. He will be missed and it was a pleasure to have known him.

With love,
Aniecia 

Randy and I were childhood and high school friends.We had fun camping,swimming and riding our bikes! We were trumpet players in the Columbia High School Band. As trumpet players we also played with local bands! While playing with The Singing Swinging Counts, we opened for The James Brown Show.  We had a great picture made with James Brown.Randy was a very talented artist and musician.
My condolences to the family. Hampton Cobb - CHS Class of ‘65

Amber and family,
It was a pleasure caring for your Dad in his last days. He brought to many of the staff. He will always hold dear the nickname Beautiful Eyes he gave me.. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amber and Family;
So many memories of your Mom and Dad from school, especially Ole CHS.  They were so diverse and easily fit into any crowd and were loved and respected.   I have followed Randy's adventures for the past several years with interrest and concern. May He Rest In Peace!
Deepest Condolences and Prayers for Randy and the Family.
Timothy 4:7 " I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE. I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH”
“TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND, IS NEVER TO DIE” ~Robert Orr~:

"Someone's true legacy is not in their individual accomplishments, but the accomplishment of others they touched and helped influence ".

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Randall James McKissick

28 novembre 1946 – 28 décembre 2022

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel

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