Randy A. Clanton, of Niles
April 21, 1957 — Feb. 26, 2020
Niles Daily Star, Published 8:53 am Friday, February 28, 2020
Randy A. Clanton, 62, of Niles, passed away at home on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.
Randy was born on April 21, 1957, in Niles, to the late Albert and Mary (Russell) Clanton.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Racheal Renee Clanton.
On May 21, 1977, in Niles, Randy married Vicki Hilligoss, who survives.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki, and their children, Christopher (Denise) Clanton, of Niles, and Melissa (Jeff) Gunn, of Dowagiac; grandchildren, Alyssa, Kylie and Morgan. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Bonnie ‘Diane’ (Dan) Jacobs, Brenda Clanton, Stephen (Ruth) Clanton, Becky (Dennis) Carpenter, Tim (Parny) Clanton, Michael (Ruth) Clanton, all of Niles, and Kelly (Jerry) Withers, of Berrien Center, and Jeremy (Kim) Clanton, of Niles, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Randy honorably served in the U.S. Navy. After his military service, he worked at Tyler Refrigeration for 25 years and then for Precision Auto for five.
Those who knew Randy were aware of his amazing pitching skills with the men’s fast pitch softball. He loved hunting and fishing. Randy loved attending sporting events for his children, grandchildren and other family members. Randy was also a die-hard fan of ‘Bama sports. He would often be seen wearing a ‘Bama hat or shirt.
Visitation for Randy will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home 615 E. Main St., Niles. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the funeral home. Burial will follow with military honors at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Memorials in Randy’s name may be made to VA Medical Services at volunteer.va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow.
Online condolences to the family may be made at halbritterwickens.com.