Marshall Randall Jr

Marshall B. Randall Jr. Lt. Colonal U.S. Army retired, 77, slipped into eternal rest on Jan. 5, 2014 in Satellite Beach FL. Visitation will be 7-8 pm Friday January 10, 2014 at  St. Stephens AME Church 710 Main St. Hardeeville SC. Funeral service will be Saturday January 11, 2014 at St. Stephens AME Church. Interment: State cemetery Hwy 46 Hardeeville SC. Born March 3, 1936, Marshall Benjamin Randall, Jr. was one of two children born to the late Reverend Marshall B. Randall, Sr. and Eleanor Morris Randall. A native of Hardeeville, South Carolina, MB was a long time resident of Satellite Beach, FL. Raised in Hardeeville with his sister Gloria, "MB", as he was fondly called, was a faithful member of St. Stephens A.M.E. Church which his father, the late Reverend Marshall B. Randall, Sr. humbly pastored for over twenty years. It was evident from an early age, that MB was destined to be an extraordinary man. He was accepted into at the age of 15, attending both Savannah State University and Allen University, where earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration. While at Allen University, MB became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He went on to earn a Master of Arts Degree at the University of Oklahoma in 1978. He united in holy matrimony with Ruth Wallace Randall on June 3, 1961. To this union, three children were born, Marshall B. Randall III, Michael K. Randall, and Lisa M. Randall Sweeting. MB served his country in United States Army for over twenty years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on July 23, 1975. His service was exemplary, decorated and distinguished. He served in multiple combat tours in both Vietnam and Korea. During his military career, MB's awards  and commendations included the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachute Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge,  Four Overseas Bars and numerous Letters of Commendation, Letters of Recommendation and Certificates of Achievement. Upon retiring from the military, MB established an equally distinguished career in the private sector performing executive and administrative roles in several organizations inclusive of serving as Human Resources Director for Boeing; Executive Vice President of Brown and Associates Management  Services Incorporated (BAMSI) for over 15 years; and serving on a specially appointed Governor's Board for Florida Governor, Lawton Chiles. MB was instrumental to the success of every organization in which he served, continuously receiving awards, commendations and accolades from those with whom he was employed. After retiring from BAMSI, MB was instrumental in the operations of the businesses formed by his oldest son, continuously providing mentoring and  guidance. MB was always available to serve the immediate and extended family, whom he deeply loved.  When there was a need, no matter how small, he was  always ready to respond.  Always putting the needs of others before his own, he was diligent to ensure that his family was always taken care of while  under his watchful care. Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, family member and friend, his legacy is the inspiration and positive impact he had on his family, upon those with whom he worked, and upon those with whom he helped and supported in numerous ways during his lifetime. We will miss him greatly. MB entered eternal rest January 5, 2014 with his family at his side. He leaves to cherish loving memories his wife, Ruth; a son, Marshall B. Randall III (Marcella) of Melbourne Florida; a son, Michael K. Randall (Gladys) of CA; a daughter, Lisa M. Sweeting (Conrad) of Oakland, CA; a daughter, Carolyn Bush of Hardeeville, SC; a sister, Gloria R. Starks (Robert) of Miami, FL; grandchildren Matthew, Sarah, Joshua, Zachary, Jacob, Amber Richard, Brandon, one great grand child, Gabrielle; a life long best friend a cousin, Marcellous A. Primus, Sr. and a host of cousins, special relatives and friends. The family will be receiving guests at St. Stephens AME Church in Hardeeville, SC, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 10, 2014.  Memorial Services will be held at St. Stephens on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11:00 am. Internment will be at State Cemetery. For additional information, please contact Stiney's funeral home (843) 784-6626.

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