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William "Bill" Randolph, passed away on July 16, 2006 at the age of 85. He was born in Schertz Texas on October 26, 1920 to the late Vivien Peyton "Doctor" Randolph and the late Lucile Darby Randolph. He spent his childhood in the Schertz / Cibolo area. He was very active in sports throughout his High School and College days. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1942 where he was a proud member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Bill volunteered for the Army Air Corps on May 13, 1942. He served as an Aircraft Engineering Officer during WWII serving in England, France and Germany. He returned home on December 23, 1945 and was discharged as a Major. In 1946, he went to work with Continental Oil in Hobbs, New Mexico. During this time he met, courted and married Evelyn Alling on May 1, 1948. He worked for Continental until 1958 when they moved to San Antonio to take over the Alling Blue Print Company which was later named Randolph Blue Print which he owned until the 1980s. The Randolph's were active members of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church since joining in 1958. They were charter members of the "Wesley Class" and served on numerous committees over the years. Bill's favorite pass times were hunting and fishing throughout south Texas with his kids, friends, and precious bird dogs. He also loved playing golf, bowling and his poker games with friends. He was an active member of Rotary, Two and Ten, San Antonio Executive Association, the Business Men's Dinner Club and several other organizations. The Family would like to thank Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care of San Antonio for their support and care of Bill during his final days. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 49 years, Evelyn Alling Randolph and his brother John Peyton "Jack" Randolph. He is survived by his son: William "Dusty" Randolph, Jr. of Josephine, Texas, daughter Patty Randolph Haltmar and her two sons, William Chase and John Cody Haltmar of Bandera, Texas, and daughter Margie Curtis and her two daughters, Rebecca and Judy Curtis. A visitation will be held from 4:00 7:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North on Tuesday, July 18, 2006. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Mission Burial Park South followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM at St. Andrews United Methodist Church 722 Robinhood Place, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church, PO Box 63377, Pipe Creek, TX 78063.

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William Randolph

October 26, 1920 - July 16, 2006