Sunrise: August 18, 1946, Sunset: January 6, 2026
Visitation: Friday January 30, 2026, 3pm-6pm Daniel & Son Funeral 401 W, 18 Street, Bryan Texas 77801
Service: Saturday January 31, 2026, Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church FM 1362 North- Caldwell Texas 77836.
Army Sgt. John C. Randle, Jr. was born August 18, 1946, to John C. Randle, Sr., and Rita Mae Lawson (Losson) Randle. John accepted Christ at an early age and joined Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church (in the Six Mile Community) of Gause, Texas; under
the leadership of Reverend Wilmer Ayers. John graduated from Smith High School in 1965 and left home to attend Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas; majoring in mathematics.
In 1967, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, serving in the 101st Airborne Division. John received the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and numerous Overseas Badges, Ribbons, and Decorations. After his discharge from the Army, he worked at Alcoa Aluminum Company in Rockdale, Texas and served as Union Steward and Safety representative. In 1970 he married his classmate, Hazel Jean Ayers, and in 1974 they
moved to Austin, Texas. After moving to Austin, he joined the Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Elder J.M. Miles. He sang with the J.M. Miles Male Chorus, served as Trustee, Deacon, and Church Treasurer. His favorite hymns and songs were “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” “I Don’t Know Why” and “Fix It Jesus.”
While continuing at Alcoa, he joined The Army National Guard and was a Heavy Equipment and Aircraft Mechanic. He was also a Helicopter Missile and Weapons Systems Repairman. John had a passion for repairing his own cars and assisting friends and neighbors when they needed help.
Preceding him in death are his mother, father, grandparents, two sisters and two brothers. Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife: Hazel Jean (Ayers) Randle of 55 years; son, Gary Randle of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter, Angela (Bryon) Miller of Jarrell, Texas; sister, Cheryl Jackson of Lubbock, Texas; our grandchildren, two great-grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Sorry to learn about the passing of my cousin and friend prayers to Hazel and family.