Charles `Bud` Robert Randles Obituary (1934 - 2011)

Charles "Bud" Robert Randles, 76, Davis, Illinois, died at 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2011 at home after a short illness. Born October 13, 1934 in Brodhead, Wisconsin, the son of Mrs. Helen (Drevdahl) Randles. Lived for the past 20 years in Lake Summerset, moving there from Rockford, Illinois. Bud attended high school in Beloit, Wisconsin and received his GED in Rockford, Illinois. He married the formeer Leona Kincannon in Cherry Valley, Illinois on April 17, 1954. She was the love of his life and throughout their 57 years marriage, they grew in their love for each other and for the Lord. He was employed as a technical auditor by National Lock, Sterling Cutter Tools, Rockwell and Textron for a combined 50 years. Bud was a member of Elim Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois for 30 years and a member of Faith Community Church, Davis, Illinois for the past 20 years. Bud's life was centered around his love of his Heavenly Father, his family and friends. He enjoyed being with youth and for many years was an AWANA leader inchurch and coached fast pitch softball for youth. Friends of his children were treated as part of his family, sometimes even living with them. He often was sought out for fatherly advice. Survivors include his wife, Leona Randles; daughter Gwendolyn Watkins, Oak Park, Illinois; sons Gary (Kim) Randles, Rockford, Illinois and Greg (Donna) Randles, Riverview, Florida; daughter Glenda Millington, Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren Christine, Patrick (Meredith) and Kathryn Watkins, Charles, Stephanie and Lindsay Randles, Melissa Middleton, Shawn Maldonado, Kelly (Matt) Grisham, Ashley Grayless, Cortney Grayless and Melissa Millington; great grandchildren Reaghan and William Watkins, Aniston Middleton, Dominic Maldonado, Ashlyn and Kennedy Grisham; sister Lillian Luchsinger, Janesville, Wisconsin and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons-in-law William Watkins and Gary Millington. Funeral Ceremonies will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2011 in Faith Community Church, 212 West McKimmy, Davis, Illinois with Pastor Bob Kolb, officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Davis, Illinois. Visitation will be held at the church from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12. Memorials may be made to Faith Community Church at the address above or to Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61102