He is preceded in death by his daddy, Maurice Gavin, his favorite Aunt, Pat Gavin, and too many friends to name.
Randy graduated from Woodlawn High School and served in the United States Navy. He was very proud to be a Veteran and was a long-standing member of VFW Post #4515 and American Legion Post #2. Being very active in these two organizations, Randy held various offices until his health became an issue. He retired from International Paper Company after working in maintenance for 35 years. Randy loved to fish, watch football, do yard work, and tend his plants, spending time at his place on Connerly Bayou, spending time with his kids and those grandbabies, one of which was named after him.
Randy's all-time favorite thing was to just hang out with his wife, Jennifer, whom he affectionately referred to as his ''bride''. Randy and Jennifer spent almost 33 years together and most of that time if you saw one you saw the other. They did not like being apart from each other at all. If you know them, then you know they had that true love, that thing, the sweetest kind of love, the love not everyone finds in life, but they did and had a beautiful love story.
Randy leaves to cherish his memory his wife Jennifer Gavin; his children Heath Loveless and Cassidy Gavin Sanders; son-in-law Michael Sanders; Shannon Gavin; Keri and Seth Evans; his grandchildren Autumn and Blake Finney, Noah Gavin, Layla, Emmit and Lydia Evans, Randy and Samuel Sanders; two great ''grands'' John Luke and Logan Finney; his mother, Juanita Gavin, whom he loved dearly; brothers, Dennis and Floyd Gavin, and his sister, Cathy Gavin Phillips; three Honorary granddaughters, Micah Montgomery ''MLJNDHM'', Annslee Roberts "that Robert's girl or Babycakes'', and Charley Ella Cameron ''Girlfriend'', great Aunt DD ''Delores''; many nieces and nephews; cousins and friends; a whole slew of boys and girls from their in-home day-care that knew him best as either ''Uncle'' or ''Papaw''; finally, his best furry friend, Pippa, his puppy dog.
A special thanks to Dr. Tim Simon, Dr. Lance Burns, Dr. Abid Mohiuddin, a very special nurse, Trisha Cartwright, and all those sweet, sweet people from Hospice Home Care.
Any memorials in his name can be sent to VFW Post 4515 American Legion Post#2
148 Veterans Drive Monticello AR
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Oakland Cemetery, in Monticello, AR. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Heath Loveless. A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside at Jennifer and Randy's Home, 721 Sycamore Street, Monticello.
Condolences(20)
Don Rowe
Elk Grove, CA Wednesday, June 21, 2023 I was in the Navy with Randy Gavin 1966-1968. He was my Best Man at my wedding 1/11/1969. Can you please pass along my condolences to his wife and family.Randy Alexander
Oppelo, AR Tuesday, June 6, 2023 I enjoyed working with Randy several years at IP. He was always kind and caring. He had a good sense of humor too. He told me about Him and Jennifer going to ST. George Island Florida and I took my wife and family there one year and we kept going back every year until my wife's passing. Her ashes are scattered there as she requested. He was a great person and no doubt he will be missed. Rest in Peace old friend.Alicia Smith
, MN Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Jen, Heath, Cassidy and other family and friends who loved Randy. I am so sorry for your loss. Randy has always been wonderful to me and he will be missed dearly. You’ll will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I love you all so much.Dorothy Hall
Little Rock, AR Monday, June 5, 2023 So sorry to hear of Randy’s long illness and death. I’m a former high school classmate and friend. He was always such a joy to be around. We were a small class and most of us were close friends. I know he will be missed by all those that loved him.Pat Johnston athey
De Queen, AR Monday, June 5, 2023 So very sorry to here of Randy’s death haven’t seen him since we graduated. Prayers for his family an friendsDavid W Lunsford
Rison, AR Monday, June 5, 2023 Great Friend will be missedSharon Hoppers Barnes and Family
Naples, FL Monday, June 5, 2023 Dear Jen, Cassie, Heath, grandchildren, and all the family members and friends of Randy, we are so very sorry for your great loss. Randy was a fine man and also a great Patriot. He will be missed. I don't even know the right words to say but I so appreciated Randy and the VFW for presenting me with a special book at my father's funeral (Rev. Leslie Hoppers, who was a veteran) back in 2013. It meant the world to me. I thank Randy for cooking steaks for me one evening while I visited your dear Mother, Sara McMahon Marter, many times during her illness. Randy and you always made me feel so welcome. I pray for strength and comfort to console you and all the children and everyone who loved Randy so dearly. We are sending our prayers daily and wished we could be with you as you remember and honor Randy's great life. Rest in Peace, Randy, you will never be forgotten. My family are proud we knew Randy. Your family members are all very special to us.Love and Prayers to all,
Sharon (Hopper)s Barnes and husband Mark Barnes
Keri Evans
Benton, AR Sunday, June 4, 2023 Sorry for your loss, prayers.Don & Linda Gavin
Rison, AR Sunday, June 4, 2023 Prayers for Randy’s family. May God give you comfort and peace. Remember Randy back in the day, everyone was “Circling The Corral” in Warren, like him. He had just out of the Navy.🙏🏻🛐
Don & Linda Gavin
Rison, AR Sunday, June 4, 2023 Prayers for Randy’s family. May God give you comfort and peace. Remember Randy back in the day, everyone was “Circling The Corral” in Warren, like him. He had just out of the Navy.🙏🏻🛐
Kelly Taylor & Noah Gavin
Kingsland, AR Saturday, June 3, 2023 Prayers.Glenn and Dottie Kellebrew
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 3, 2023 To a great friend and family, RIP and see ya later.Perry & Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 3, 2023 We will missing seeing Randy coming around the corner. The family is in our prayers. No more pain, He is now resting in peaceChuck Vining
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, June 2, 2023 R.I.P. MY friend a true friend this isn't goodbye we'll meet again it won't be long ! In Jesus name Amen !!Jamie and Rebecca May
Rogers, AR Friday, June 2, 2023 As a young boy had a lot of good times with Randy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Love always
Jamie May
Trisha shaffer
Rison, AR Friday, June 2, 2023 My prayers are with you and all family. May God wrap his arms around each one of you and comfort you during this time.Sandra McKinney
Warren, AR Friday, June 2, 2023 My the Lord give you comfort during this difficult time.Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 1, 2023 Jennifer, Cassidy, Heath and family,I just heard. Our prayers go out to each of you. We love you and pray for your comfort, love, and peace. He was a blessing to our Javey and she was so excited to see him at the wedding. ❤️🙏
Edward Lee "Eddie" Tucker
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, June 1, 2023 I really enjoyed the many hours that I worked at IP with Randy. I have all his family in my prayers.Laura Bodiford
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 1, 2023 I'm so sorry for losing the love of your life. Mr. Randy was loved by so many. Especially from the little ones. You and your family are in my prayers.