Randell Alfred Fleet, age 89, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather lovingly known as “Grandpa” passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Randell was born June 1, 1925 in Bangs, Texas, to Arthur and Corrine Fleet. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II, 1941-1945. Randell married the love of his life, Loudena Mims, in Brownwood on December 14, 1945; they were married 69 years. He retired after many years from his business, Randell Fleet Tune-Up Service. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister; and one granddaughter.
Randell is survived by his wife, Loudena Fleet; two daughters, Pamela Lack and husband Aubrey of Justin, Debra Joy-Blackburn and husband Daniel of Houston; three sons, David Fleet of El Paso, Dwight Fleet and wife Karen, and Johnny Fleet; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.Funeral Services for Randell will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2014 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Lyn Rice and Bro. Bill Slaymaker officiating, interment will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, Gentiva Hospice, their pastor, Rev. Lyn Rice, and their wonderful family and friends.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association or American Cancer Society, in his honor. Online condolences for the family are welcome at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com. Services are entrusted to Blaylock Funeral Home.
