Randy Addison

Marion Randolph (Randy) Addison, 76, of Marion County, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2026. Randy was born in Lake Butler, Florida on July 3, 1950 to the late Dewitt Addison and Dorothy Parrish Jones. He spent most of his childhood traveling as far as Alaska as his late stepfather, Otis McKinny, served in the military. Randy eventually settled in Columbus, Georgia where he graduated from Kendrick Highschool in 1970 and then served in the US Army until March 1972. He met Debbi Purvis right after graduating high school and they were married in March 1972, spending the next 54 years together until his death. For the last 34 years, Randy and Debbi fulfilled their dream of living in a log home in over 100 acres of wooded land where Randy enjoyed hunting with his two sons, two brothers, and many friends every hunting season.

Randy spent over 30 years working in retail sales and accomplished his dream of going into business for himself. He opened Addison's Gun and Pawn in Mauk, Georgia in 2003. He spent18 years selling guns, ammunition and other sporting goods items and enjoyed socializing with customers, acquaintances and friends. He loved to talk with anyone who would listen and was a great listener, always offering advice and suggestions.

Randy was most proud of his two sons, Bill and Cliff and his daughter in law, Emily. He was also so proud of his four grandchildren and loved them dearly. He said he learned to pray every night because of them. He always said he was very blessed and lived the American dream.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents,

Dewitt Addison, Dorothy Parrish Jones, and his stepfather, Otis McKinney and his brother Wayne Addison Sr.

Randy is survived by his devoted wife, Debbi Purvis Addison of Marion County, Georgia, his children Bill (Emily) Addison of Marion county Georgia, Cliff Addison of Columbus Georgia; his brother Leon (Denise) Addison of Davenport, Florida: his sister Joan (Glenn) Kuhn of Orange Park, Florida; his grandchildren Ellie Addison, Jenny Addison, Brody Addison, Braxton Addison, all from Marion county, Georgia; his sisters-in-law Sharlene Addsion of Keystone Heights , FL, Jean Thornton and Mona Love of Columbus, Georgia; his brother-in-law, Clinton C. Purvis lll of Tallahassee, Florida and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Randy will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:00 in Fisher Chapel at Striffler Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road, Columbus Georgia with Reverend Clinton Purvis lll officiating. Visitation with the family will be in the chapel from 1:00-1:50.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.