Randy was born July 20, 1964, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was retired, living his days working on his land and enjoyed visiting family, friends and spending time with his grandkids.
He was a gifted musician and tunesmith, and could play and sing for hours with family and friends. Randy also enjoyed cooking and was a true “grillmaster”. Always the life of the party, he could entertain with his jokes and infectious laughter. Randy was the fun grandpa and uncle.
Randy will best be remembered for the selfless way he lived his life. Randy valued people and relationships over material things or possessions. He became one to never hold a grudge or get stuck in self-pity. Those who shared their down moments with Randy could count on him to help them see the bright side of the situation. His ability to forgive others and tendency to show kindness made him a true peacemaker.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Harrell.
Survivors include daughter, Meagan Allen and husband Justin; father, Talmadge Harrell and wife Billie; sisters, Tenia Purser, and Karen Hamill; grandchildren, Camryn, Andi, and Brady Allen; a niece; four nephews and host of cousins and friends who loved him very much.
The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 2:00pm, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Celebration of Life services will follow at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel, with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
