Kenneth Randolph

Remembering Kenneth Kenneth Mark Randolph, sometimes referred to as “Skinny”, but most people called “Kenny”, was born on July 26, 1948 to Lucille Grimes and Gilbert Rose, Jr. in Lynchburg, VA. He departed this life on January 9, 2016. As a young man, Kenny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps two days after his 19th birthday on July 28, 1967. He received his basic training at Parris Island, SC and was trained as an Antitank Assaultman, Specialty Code 0351. Kenny served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968 as part of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division out of Camp Lejeune, NC. His service also included time on several ships in fleet including the USS Iwo Jima. Achieving the rank of Sergeant, E-5, Kenny received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corp on July 13, 1970 with the following awards and decorations: The Good Conduct Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon. Kenny was a very, very proud Marine and served this country well. Following his Honorable Discharge, he became a Police Officer with the DC Metropolitan Police Department and Corrections Officer with the Lorton Department of Corrections. After his retirement from law enforcement, Kenny activated his love of learning and became a student and collector of some of his favorite things including watches, swords, coins and caps. His favorite pastime was watching all types of movies and enjoyed, with pride, his collection of over 975 DVDs! Anybody who knew Kenny, also knew he loved old school music. Before becoming challenged with his health, Kenny was an endearing friend and mentor to his “village” of friends at Wah Sings Restaurant; was a loving son and brother spending quality time with his mother and other family members; and most importantly, enjoyed his VIP customer status at the local car wash where he pampered his vehicle and kept it spit polished and shined! In 2006, he met and married the love of his life, Debra, and for the next 10 years, enjoyed sharing their lives together. He remained a devoted husband to Debra, who he loved deeply and affectionately called her “Shauty” (Shorty). In the last weeks of 2015, Kenny’s health significantly declined and he spent his last days in hospice at Capital Caring in Arlington, VA. In addition to his wife, Debra, Kenny leaves to mourn his passing, mother, Lucille Grimes; brother, Ronald Lee, who preceded him in death; brother, Bruce; two sisters, Francis and Yvonne (also known as “Vonnie”); his son, Kevin; his daughter, Cher, who preceded him in death; his daughter, Angela; two aunts, Eleanor and Christine; sister-in-law, Mary Randolph; brother-in-law, Kenny; five grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kenny was a quiet soul but when he loved, he loved intensely. His greatest love, was his love of the Lord. No more suffering, no more pain... “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. Service will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Pope Funeral Homes, Forestville Chapel viewing 9:30 am service 10:30 am Interment: Quantico National Cemetery

Kenneth Randolph

July 26, 1948 - January 9, 2016