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Randy Dean Crosby Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1959 - 2013 Randy Dean Crosby, age 54, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at his home in Greenville. He was born January 16, 1959 in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard and Irmengard (Kniessl) Crosby, and grew up in the Alto area. Randy worked at the Kent Education Center for 19 years. He loved children, and had an incredible gift for talking and working with them. He was a true people person with an innate ability to turn a stranger into a friend with a single conversation. He was always willing to help, whether by befriending a child or dancing with the residents at Green Acres at a special event. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and could find the lighter side of any situation. His great passion was fishing, which he enjoyed with many friends at many area lakes. Randy truly had a heart of gold, and was loved by everybody. He will be deeply missed, especially by his wife, Renee; children, Gabrielle Groot and Alex Crosby; step-children, Jennifer (Carlos) Santiago, Timothy (Tasha) Verstrate, Beth Verstrate, and Rebecca Verstrate; grandchildren, Tristan and Adrian Santiago; brothers, Ralph (Michelle) Crosby, Richard (Barbie) Crosby, and Robert (Linda) Crosby; sister, Melva (Rolf) Ludge; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James (Terese) Whitten, Michael (Cathy) Whitten, Thomas (Judy) Whitten, Karen Whitten (Mike Thompson), Lawrence Whitten, and John Whitten; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service in celebration of Randy's life will be held at 12:00 PM Friday, February 15, 2013 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions in his honor may be given to the American Cancer Society.

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There are currently 25 condolences.

Beverly K Houck Tuesday February 26, 2013 at 3:53 PM

My Dear Renee, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know until yesterday. My heart is sad, if I would have known, I would have been there. Joyce & Marcy asked for your address. I asked why? You are a daughter to me. Love You Bev Houck May The Sunset Be A Reminder Of Gods Infinite Love and Mercy May The Beauty Of The Rainbow Be A Reminder Of Randy Crosby Whos In The Loving Arms Of God May The Peace Of The God Who Made The Trees & Breeze The Sunset And Rainbows Be With You In Love & Peace Genesis 9:13 I Have Set My Rainbow In The Clouds And It Will Be The Sign Of The Covenant Between Me and The Earth

Rick & Bonnie Whitten Friday February 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM

So sorry to hear about Randy. Love and prayers go out to you and your family! Rick & Bonnie Whitten

Jayne Woosley James Friday February 15, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Renee, I echo the many thoughts of my classmates in sharing what a gift Randy was to the class of '77 and the Forest Hills community at large. It's hard to think of Randy without breaking into a giant smile. :). I guess his gift keeps giving! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Best wishes, Jayne

Pat and Cathy Kennedy Friday February 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Melva, We are so sorry to hear of Randy's death. He was a fun-lovin' guy, and I know he will be greatly missed by your family.

chuck Houck Friday February 15, 2013 at 12:11 PM

So sorry for your loss.

Chuck Houck Friday February 15, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Melva Crosby Ludge Friday February 15, 2013 at 8:22 AM

I will miss answering the phone to hear you say, "Hey, what's up, Ugly?" I will miss everything about you, brother. Rest In Peace. Sis

Jeff Carpenter Friday February 15, 2013 at 6:30 AM

Renee, I wish I could have gotten him into the river last summer. I'll catch a nice one for him this spring.

Maureen Myers Thursday February 14, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Renee and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you struggle through this difficult time. Keep the happy memories in your heart and cherish them always.

Dave & Sandy Jinkins Thursday February 14, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Our sincere sympathy to Renee and family. Dave says :What a nice guy. I worked with Randy at KEC and he was a smiler and caring person. He was humble, engaging and talked of his wife and family often. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May he have a nice lake and good fishing.

Frann Hoffman Thursday February 14, 2013 at 11:45 AM

It's said there is no death... people die only when we forget them. Randy Crosby was an unforgettable person. RiParadise, Randy.

Catherine Murley Kuzma Thursday February 14, 2013 at 10:21 AM

Dear Renee and children, I wanted to take the time to let you know how sorry I am that Randy had to leave this earth as such a young age. I went to FHC with Randy and wanted to share with you a few memories. Randy was the football hunk on campus. Every girl wanted to be his one and only, but he had too much to give so he kept us all tickled pink with just his smile. He was friendly and excepting of everyone. He participated in everything he could, plays, talent shows and senior pranks. Everyone knew and loved him. I know your grief journey will be a challenge but Heaven is a better place. If you need an some wonderful support, try griefshare.com. I got us through the loss of our oldest son. Peace be with you and may God wrap his loving arms around you. Catherine

Paula MacDonald(Mandel) Thursday February 14, 2013 at 7:14 AM

I am so sorry to hear That we lost a fellow classmate (FHC 1977) and terrifc guy in Randy. i will always remember his smile and laughter- he always lit up the room!! I am so glad to have seen him and his nice wife at our 35th reunion, looking strong and happy. Peace and love to Randy;s family at this difficult time!! Go Rangers!

Karen (Schroeder) Koenig Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Randy and I went to high school together at FHC. He always had a smile on his face. He was a great guy! I have so many wonderful memories of him being such a great friend! He was loved by many. I am so sorry to hear that he has passed at such an early age. My prayers go out to his family and friends. He had a wonderful soul, and I know he will be missed by so many. Rest in peace my friend! I feel honored to have called him my friend. Karen

Ron Petersen Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 10:21 PM

Renee, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wendy Laufer Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Randy was a fellow classmate of mine at Forest Hills Central. We all thought the world of Randy's kind heart and wonderful spirit. He will be missed by many. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We love you Randy! Thank you for touching all of the lives you've befriended! Wendy

Gabrielle's Mom, Lisa Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 2:35 PM

In memory of the good times you had with our little girl, Gabrielle, and how well you took care of her and kept her safe and how she loved going to see her daddy and brother Alex in the little house in Greenville.

Mike Jackoboice Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Sympathy to Renee and family members, and to new and old friends of Randy. Reading of his "innate ability to turn a stranger into a friend with a single conversation," I can affirm that he even had that ability as a kid. We were 10 years old, and I had just moved to Forest Hills. I didn't know anyone, so I was a little uncomfortable showing up for my first football practice. The minute I got out of Mom's car, Randy walked up and welcomed me. With that single conversation I knew I had a new friend. We were still playing football five years later (1974), at Forest Hills Central High School, on a JV team that went undefeated for the league championship. So I will always remember Randy as a champion, and as my first and oldest friend in Forest Hills.

Kelley Roach Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Renee and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. I was glad to see you both at the FHC 35th reunion for our class of '77. Not realizing this would be the last time a lot of us would see him, makes this all the sadder. I remember you telling me, Renee, that you and Randy were "attached at the hip and did everything together." I can't imagine how much you'll miss him. You were both lucky to find each other, despite how quickly the time went....He was a one of kind guy with a great sense of humor. Losing him as created another hole in our class and hearts. Kelley Roach, Denver, Colorado

Libby Scheidel Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Renee and family, so sorry for your loss, praying for you and all the family. God bless. Libby Scheidel

Nancy Badenhop pnhoppers@gmail.com Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 9:41 AM

I graduated with Randy, not knowing his birthday was also my birthday. We had much in common even though we didn't know it. that Green Acres you're talking about was the place where I learned piano. Even though we grew up together, graduated,our hearts reunited at the 35th year reunion. On behalf of our Class of '77 we will deeply miss you. thanks for being such a blessing, and now enj seeing your maker.

Deb Mancha Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 6:00 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family to get through such a difficult time. Randy was one of a kind. I had the great pleasure of working with him at KEC. Randy always made work easier with his easy smile and stories. He often spoke of how much he loved his family...I know he would be mad at me for crying tears right now...but they just don't make them like Randy he was one of a kind.

Kathy Fries-Wilson Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 5:39 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with Renee and all of Randy's family. Randy was my mother's neighbor, his friendship and kindness brightened my mother's life. He was a very special individual and feel thankful and lucky to have had the opportunity to know him.

Kris Wall-Martin Tuesday February 12, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Renee, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! I pray for peace for you and your family during these difficult times! Kris, Alex, Katie, Eric, Melanie & Nick

Barb Buth Wilbur babs59@frontier.com Tuesday February 12, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Our prayers and condolence go out to Randy's wife and children and all the Crosby family. Randy you were always a great fun neighbor and to think we went to school together since 4th grade and as long as I've known you they do not come any kinder. Class of FHC "77" won't be the same without you. Rest In Peace our good friend.

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