Richard F. "Dick" Randolph

Richard F. “Dick” Randolph, of Cuba, Missouri, was born on May 12, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri. He peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 79 at Cuba Manor.

Dick was a proud graduate of Pattonville High School and was raised in the Southern Baptist faith. His commitment to serving his community was evident through his work as a police officer for the Rolla Police Department and as a Deputy with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. He later became a local business owner, operating a flooring store in Cuba and continuing his craft of laying flooring in the St. Louis area for several years. In his later career, he served as a Funeral Director Assistant at Britton Funeral Home, which evolved into Mizell Funeral Home.

Outside of his professional life, Dick cherished his hobbies, particularly in woodworking. His skilled craftsmanship led him to create several memorable pieces, including a grandfather clock, gun cabinets, desks, hutches, and benches. His beloved dogs, “Sammie” and “Baby,” were constant companions in life. A highlight of Dick's later years was a memorable trip to Arizona, where he enjoyed quality time with his daughter Tricia and his twin grandsons, Micah and Lucas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mendell F. and Grace (Mabury) Randolph, and his sisters, Barbara Harris and Sally (Ed) Deadrick.

Dick is survived by his daughters, Tricia (John) Johnson of Mesa, Arizona, and Christie (Thomas) Medley of Brunswick, Georgia; his longtime friend and former wife, Linda Ayers of Mesa, Arizona; his twin grandsons Micah and Lucas; step-sister Claudia Barger; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends who will forever cherish his memory.

In accordance with his wishes, Dick will be cremated, and no services are planned. His inurnment will take place at Meramec Hills Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.

The Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to serve the family of Dick Randolph.