Randall W. Lewis
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Randall W. (Randy) Lewis, born November 27, 1947, died at home September 5, 2018 surrounded by his family.
Randy grew up in Lawrence, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1965. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1970. After graduation, he worked for the Kansas Highway Commission. In 1975 he began his 40-year career with Kansas Farm Bureau. He retired in 2015.
A true “Mr. fix-it” and “lake rat”, he liked playing golf, trips to the beach, vacations with his family, occasional trips to the casino and seldom missed a Lawrence High boy’s basketball game.
He was a loyal friend and devoted to his family, especially “The lights of my life”, his six grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Sue, daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Steve King of Nixa, Missouri, son Mike and daughter-in-law Kristel of Lawrence, Kansas, sister Karen and her husband Dick Lind of Lawrence, and the lifetime friends of the Saturday morning breakfast crew. And, as he often said, “the best part of my life”, his grandkids Katie, Kevin and Kyle King of Nixa, Missouri and Macade, Luke and Kate Lewis of Lawrence.
Memorial services for Randy will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his home.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Randy’s name to the American Diabetes Association, Lawrence High boy’s basketball program, or Visiting Nurses and may be sent in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
What a great man and true Lion. We will sure miss him at the basketball games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue, I am so sorry to hear this. I have never stopped thinking about Randy each month before FB board meeting. He was a great guy to work under & will be missed by many!
Hugs and Prayers to you and your family! Love, Julie Elder
Dear Sue and family, Larry and I are so very sad to learn of Randy’s passing. Our thoughts and hugs are with you.
Sue, Mike, Jennifer and Families,
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Although it has been many years since our paths crossed, I will always remember how kind he always was to me and what a great friend he was to Roger. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Dear Sue and Family,
Thinking about all of you today…I am so sorry for your loss. Randy was a great mentor for me when I started working for Farm Bureau. He will be missed by so many people in Brown County. Love and prayers.
Sue, so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family during this time. Remember the good times!
Sue, I’m so sorry to hear this. I loved working with Randy at Farm Bureau, and the great talks we had. I’ve missed him – and you – at various FB events, our board meetings and Christmas dinner since his retirement. My sister, Suzanne Knowlton, sends her condolences too. Praying for you and your family.
Dear Sue and family,
Derrick and I are so sorry to hear about Randy. I always enjoyed working with him. He was a great guy and mentor with a fun sense of humor. I always enjoyed hearing about his family; he loved you all so much. God’s blessings of comfort and peace be with you all.
Karen & Derrick Weigel
Dear Sue and Family,
Kris and I are saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and family! Love you!
Paul and Judy Verhage
So sorry to hear Sue. My prayers are with the family.
Sue,
I am so sorry to hear about Randy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Taylor
Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Randy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Sue and Family,
I was shocked to see your husband’s announcement in the paper. Please know that many people are thinking and praying for you. Hopefully we will see you later in the year around West so we can hug on you.
My thoughts and prayers have been with your family during this time. Randy was always such a kind and caring person. It was always obvious that he loved his family, he will be truly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Randy at Kansas Farm Bureau and he was a great guy. He will be truly missed.
Sue and family-
We are so sorry to hear about Randy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris and Robin Breit
Sue, Harvey and I always enjoyed our time with Randy and you. I appreciate the guidance he gave us through the years. Our prayers are for you and family.
Sue and family-
We are so sorry for the loss of Randy. He was great to work with as a Farm Bureau administrator. He was always thoughtful, helpful, and most of all we got the job done in a fun way. He will be missed by all of us and we appreciate all that he has done for many of us over the years. He has really improved Kansas and local Farm Bureau programs. Randy was a great person and I am glad to know and work with him.
I worked with Randy at Kansas Farm Bureau and was saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers to the family. May the Lord be with you.
Sue
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. As a county coordinator for many years he always .there to help me out. Great guy that will be missed by many. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue and family,
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Randy at KFB. He was a great guy and it was obvious how much he loved all his family. May God comfort and bless you.
Dear Sue:
Denny and I were so very fortunate to benefit from Randy’s guidance while we were involved with the Jackson County Farm Bureau. He always delivered such considered and diplomatic advice. But, Randy was not all business, by any means. I always appreciated how he took the time to get to know everyone on the board and sincerely cared about each member and their family. Bearing in mind that he had boards in nearly 10 counties, that’s a lot of caring. Just proves what a blessing he was to so many! Our many condolences.
Sorry and sad for your loss, Sue. You have so many wonderful years to remember.
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sue and family – I will fondly remember the many years Randy & I worked together at Kansas Farm Bureau. His smile and friendship will be missed. I pray for God’s peace and comfort for all of you. Debbie Hargrave