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Randall Woodson Obituary

Randall Lee "Randy" Woodson (81) of Perry, Kansas passed away May, 3, 2025 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas. He was born September 14, 1943 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Wilmer "Woody" and Dorothy Hunter Woodson. He was married to Katherine "Katie" Baecker on April 23, 1971 in Miami, Oklahoma.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Katie; son, Randall "Randy" Woodson; grandson, Braden Woodson; daughter, Lori Ann Woodson Brunts; step-daughter, Brenda Gabriel (Gary) Bowman; sister, Carol Woodson (Tom) Musick; special cousin, Paula Wood (Willard Epling) Hladky; many granddaughters, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Randy's favorite activities were growing tomatoes, planting flowers, and riding his bicycle. Plus, he enjoyed taking care of his home, yard, and family.

Randy enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Vietnam in 1969. He received the Combat Infantry Metal and the Bronze Star for his meritorious achievement during ground operations against hostile forces.

Following the military, he was employed by Lone Star Cement Corp in Bonner Springs, Kansas from 1972 to 1990. His next employment was at FMC in Lawrence, Kansas from 1990 to 2009 when he retired at age 66.

Randy was well loved by his family and friends. He will be missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 9, 2025.

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Larry Black

May 29, 2025

Sorry to hear about Woody, wew were in the service together.

Bob Dixon

May 17, 2025

I am so sorry just learning of Randy's death. We were good friends back in the Army days.

Jon Wiese

May 12, 2025

I worked with Randy in Packaging. He always had funny stories to tell. He and I both have the same Birth date, but not year. He always wanted me to get him a new Harley Davidson, but I guess he was satisfied with a John Deere mower and Toyota truck. All I can say is that he was a really good guy.

Trent Georgie

May 11, 2025

Condolences to the family. Randy was so much fun to work with and always had a funny story.

Joyce Reese

May 9, 2025

My condolences to Katie and family. Rest well my friend.

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