Randy Dean

Hicks

Our family has lost a treasured soul and our pillar of strength with the passing of our beloved Randy Dean Hicks.

On August 17th, 2024, Randy passed away in a place to be one of his "happy places" giving his life to save the life of his cherished grandson.

Randy leaves behind a legacy of integrity, kindness and a life rich in accomplishments and relationships. He will be remembered for his generous, selfless spirit, his infectious love of adventure and laughter and his legendary cooking skills.

Born on Jun 22, 1970, to Mary Andrews and Robert Hicks in Clinton, Ok.

Randy's early years were spent in Yukon and when he was in 7th grade his family moved to Blanchard, the town he considered his hometown. After graduating from Blanchard high school, Randy embarked on his first adventure and joined the navy. After 8 years of service Randy left the navy with several service medals and awards.

During his service Randy met and married his first love Robin. Together they nurtured a family that would grow to include Chelci, Jennifer and Taylor.

In 1998 Randy found himself back in his hometown and soon fell madly in love with his second wife Stacey. They couldn't wait to start a family and Randy was a devoted father to Jordan, Kaitlin, and Elijah

In 2020 Randy married his long-time friend Deanna, who had a not-so-secret crush on him since 7th grade. Together they built a family on love and laughter welcoming into their union two grandsons Kason and Jon.

Randy's professional journey was as vast as it was impactful. Obtaining skills in many fields, he channeled his passion and knowledge into bettering every position he held. A testament to his commitment to hard work and providing for his family.

Randy's life was rich with hobbies that spoke to his love for strategy and the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid hunter and golfer. His intellectual curiosity was satisfied through his love of reading and the strategic game of chess. Randy's cooking was legendary, especially his lasagna and banana pudding.

Sadly, Randy was proceeded in death by his father and second wife Stacey. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his loving wife Deanna, his children: Chelci, Jennifer, Taylor, Danny Joe, Jordan, Kaitlin, Elijah, Joe, Holly, and Christian.

His 16 grandchildren: Blake, Richmond, Remington, Brendan, Madisyn, Jacksyn, Olivia, Addeline, Achilles, Lotus, Valda, Ally, Jon, Kason, Teagan, and Stella, and a close knit family of nieces, nephews and in-laws. His absence will also be profoundly felt by a community of friends and colleagues who respected and admired him.

Service to honor and celebrate Randy's life will be held on August 22, 2024, at 2pm at Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard Oklahoma. Randy will be laid to rest at the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.

Serving as pallbearers are those who shared in Randy's journey: his sons Jordan and Elijah, His nephew Devin, his brother-in-law Jason, his son in laws Joe and Christian and Dalton.

Speakers who will share their memories and reflections on Randy's life will include Pastor Marty Alvarado, his son Jordan and daughter Holly.

Randy's life was a beacon of how to live with purpose and love with selfless intent. He will be deeply missed but the memories he created will be a comfort to all who knew him.

Messages from the family:

First he came into our lives, then he came into our hearts, and to have to say goodbye to him so soon, it's tearing us apart. We will miss his cocky attitude, we'll miss his laughter and his smile, we feel very blessed to have called him son in law, if only for a short while. So rest in peace our Randy, we'll miss your kind and loving face, but your memory will always remain on this, our old home place. -granny and grandpa.