To steal a line from Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Randy always had a smile on his face, and he would not want anyone crying today.
What I’ll always remember most about Randy was his loyalty. He was the kind of friend who showed up, who stayed, and who stood by you. When he called you a friend, he meant it. You felt it in the way he listened, the way he cared, and the way he was always there — no matter what life was throwing at you.
I met Randy at AT&T back in the late ’70s. As a new employee, he immediately made me feel at home. Little did I know then that it was the beginning of a friendship that would last more than 45 years.
Some of my favorite memories in Cincinnati came from Tuesdays in the AT&T softball league. And of course, Friday nights at 2nd Street — blowing off steam after a hard day at work, laughing, and just enjoying being together.
Even after Randy moved to Atlanta, we stayed in touch through golf outings and the occasional catch-up phone call. And when Jane and I later moved to Atlanta,we picked right back up — dinners out, charity walks (not Randy’s favorite thing), golf outings, Braves games, and so much more — all shared with Jan and Randy. Along with that Randy and I were able to work together at two different companies in Atlanta. Those weren’t big, dramatic moments, but they were important ones. And they meant everything.
He loved what he loved with that same loyalty — the Bengals, the Reds, the Gators, and the game of golf. Being around him on game days or out on the course made everything more fun. His passion was genuine, and it brought people together.
More than anything, Randy loved his people — especially Jan. He was a loyal husband and loved her deeply. He always spoke fondly of family in Cincinnati and Florida, along with his friends from the American Legion in Marietta and his old teammates from his Legge softball days and all of the friends he made in England.  Everywhere he went.

Even though I have not seen Randy for many years, I have many fond memories of sharing laughs and stories with him at the numerous parties Shelly would host.  Good times!  He was the life of the party. His personality was always warm, caring and fun. He will be missed by many!!

My uncle was truly one of a kind, a steady supporter in my life, no matter the distance between us. Even though we never lived in the same state, he always made me feel seen, encouraged, and deeply loved. From cheering on my sports growing up to celebrating my college years at the University of Florida, from supporting my military career with unwavering pride to embracing Thomas as family from the very beginning, he found a way to be present in every milestone of my life.

Whenever we did get the chance to be together, it was always an awesome time, every single time. We shared so many passions: being avid Gator fans, going to NASCAR races, and just soaking up life wherever we were. He had a rare gift for becoming a “local” anywhere in the world, and people were naturally drawn to his humor and ability to make every moment fun.

My children adored him. Everyone who met him loved him. And I will forever be grateful for how fully he loved us, from afar, from up close, and in every way that mattered. His absence leaves a tremendous hole, but his memory will forever be a bright, joyful part of my life. He will be tremendously missed and eternally loved.

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Randal Luther Wright

10 juin 1954 – 28 novembre 2025

Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

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