July 25, 1923 - Oct. 6, 2011

ELKHART — Daniel Edward Randolph, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa.

He was born July 25, 1923, in Baxter, Tenn., to Arthur and Fannie (Carr) Randolph. He married Anna Pearl Randolph. She died in October 1961. He married Reba Pearigen on Aug. 25, 1962, in Union City, Tenn.

She survives along with two sons, Jerry (Jan) Randolph of Marcellus, Mich., and Gary (Jan) Randolph of Elkhart; also eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, as well as a brother, Roy Randolph of Florida.

Preceding him in death were a son, Dan Randolph; daughter Sharon Thompkins; sister Blanche Ford; and three brothers, James, Arthur Jr. and Charles Randolph.

Daniel was an insurance sales representative for National Life Ins. Co. (now American General) for over 20 years. After retiring, he worked at Trailer Town Trailer Sales in Elkhart for 10 years. He was a member of Jamestown United Methodist Church and a World War II Navy veteran. He and Reba enjoyed traveling and playing cards.

Funeral services for Daniel will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at Jamestown United Methodist Church, 59218 C.R. 3, Elkhart, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Paul Rogers and Pastor John Randolph will officiate. Burial with U.S. Navy funeral honors will follow at Prairie Street Cemetery.

The families preferred memorials are to Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana, 50 East 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Arrangements are under the direction of Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart.

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