Randall Wayne Garr

September 25, 1951 - September 26, 2021

Randall Wayne Garr, 444 Carlisle Avenue, Lexington, passed away on September 26, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Cooper Drive Division. He was 70 years old. Although Randall had been vaccinated, he contracted covid. While being treated for covid, Randall contracted an infection referred to as hospital acquired pneumonia. Randall bravely fought these infections for several weeks. Randall was born in Jamestown, KY. His parents were Willie Mae Clayton Garr and Clarence Garr. Randall was raised in the Baptist faith. He later was baptized into the Christian (Disciples of Christ) faith. Randall enjoyed the old gospel music. His favorite hymn was “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me.” Randall graduated from Henry Clay High School with honors in 1969. He earned a scholarship to attend Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. He majored in English and graduated in 1973. At this time, Randall developed his lifelong pastimes—reading adventure novels and writing poetry. After college, Randall held several public service positions. Randall then decided that he wanted to see the world. He enlisted in the United States Navy. During his service, Randall received the National Defense Service Medal. Randall then decided that he wanted to see the United States. He became licensed to drive a tractor-trailer truck. As a long haul trucker, Randall transported goods throughout the country. Randall left his trucking career to spend more time with his family. He was employed by Trane and worked there until retirement. Randall was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Clarence Garr, Jr. and Raymond Garr), and one sister (Reba Garr Holly). Randall is survived by one brother (John Garr) and four sisters (Joyce Newsome, Janet Jackson, Wanda Garr, and Donna (Vincent) McCullom). Randall had many other relatives and friends. All who knew Randall appreciated his kindness. A private funeral service will be held for Randall. He will be laid to rest beside his parents in Cove Haven Cemetery.