James Ryland Randolph passed on October 19th, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. “BO” was born on May 31, 1944 to Victor Moreau Randolph III and Olive Henkel Randolph in Birmingham, Al.
He lived in Homewood, Al until the 4th grade when his family moved to New Orleans. Bo attended New Orleans public schools, but graduated high school from Shades Valley in Homewood, Al after being expelled from John McDonogh High School for stealing the school’s banner. He graduated from LSU in 1965 with a degree in accounting.
In 1960 he met the love of his life, Barbara, when her family moved in across the street from him in New Orleans. Their first date almost never happened because it was supposed to take place the day of his expulsion. But in the end, true love won, and he married his high school sweetheart in 1965. They were married for over 55 years.
After graduating from LSU, he went to work for Texaco in Houma, LA. In 1966, he moved to Houston, TX where he continued to work for Texaco. After 38 years, he retired from the Tax Department in 2003. After retiring, he spent many years volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. It was a great experience helping build several homes and making new friends, but more importantly, it gave him an excuse to buy some really great tools. Bo loved woodworking and passed that passion on to his kids. After leaving Texaco, he also developed a liking for guns, ammo and hunting. What started out as a hobby, turned into a 12 year stint working for Carter’s Country in Spring. As it turned out, he was not half bad at skeet and trap shooting and he was one heck of a shotgun salesman.
Bo and Barbara lived in Spring, TX for 42 years. They were members at First Baptist Church of Tomball where Bo ran the sound board for many years. Most recently, they were members at First Baptist Church of the Woodlands.
Bo is survived by his wife Barbara, son Todd of San Antonio, daughter Laurie and husband Todd Tidwell of Dallas, grandchildren Ryland, Leightyn, McKenna, Tagg, Beau and Wells, and nephew Scott Randolph of Tammany, LA. He is preceded in death by his brother Victor Moreau Randolph IV of Slidell LA.
A memorial service will be held on Friday October 30, 2020 at 2:00pm in Faith Chapel at Prestonwood Baptist Church located at 6801 W Park Blvd. Plano, TX.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alzheimer’s Association, Edna Gladney Adoption Agency, or The American Heart Association.
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