Clifford Randolph(Randy) King's Obituary
Clifford Randolph (Randy) King, 88, of Dallas, went to his final reward on Friday, October 8, 2021.
He was born on February 9, 1933 in Switzerland County, Indiana. He was the son of Clifford and Ruth Reed King. He was raised in Charlestown, Indiana. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1953 and served for eight years. While stationed at the former James Connally Air Force Base in Waco, Texas, Randy met the love of his life, Josephine Laubert. They were married on January 31, 1955, shortly before Randy was sent to Landsberg Air Base in Germany. Josephine joined him shortly thereafter, and they told stories about their time in Germany for the rest of their lives. In 1961, Randy began a 36-year career with Texas Instruments in Dallas. He was a part of TI's growing semiconductor business, and travelled frequently for the company.
Randy was a devoted Catholic. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus for more than fifty years. He served All Saints Catholic Church as a Knight, a member of the Golden Saints, a volunteer for Vision FoodShare, and as an advocate for technology for the hearing impaired.
Randy embraced and loved his life. His loved ones will remember his many stories about his experiences, always told with gratitude for all he had been given.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Josephine Laubert King, three children, Duane Clifford King and wife Carmen, LeAnn King Resendez and husband Doug, and James Allen King and wife Karen, grandchildren Rachel King, Elizabeth King, David King, Amber Hurd, Katie King, Jay King, Nicole Connor and Michael Resendez, and great-grandchildren Madelyn, Caroline and Lillian Hurd and Mekhi Connor. He is also survived by his brother, Fred King, and was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Clair King.
Visitation and Rosary will be held on Thursday, November 4, from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75243. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, November 5 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr., Dallas, Texas 75248. Internment will follow thereafter at Restland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Randy's memory to All Saints Catholic Church in Dallas
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