Joe Randall

Joe Allison Randall, 64, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR.  Joe was born February 28, 1950 in Talihina, OK to Joel &       Eria Mae (Sockey) Randall.  Joe grew up in the Talihina/Buffalo Valley area until such time that he joined the US Army at the age of 19.  Joe was a proud Choctaw and highly decorated combat veteran of the US Army and most proud of his service in the 25^th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War.  He was awarded both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his heroism and valliant service.  He was a member of the Choctaw Veterans Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 

Joe was much loved husband, father, and “Poppy”.  He will be remembered for his kind heart and giving spirit.  He never met a stranger and was always willing to help others.  Some of our most treasured memories are of his time spent with his grandkids.  Whether it was a trip to Disney World or fishing in the pond out back, time spent with Poppy was always an adventure. 

Survivors include his wife of 43 years,  Ruby; son & daughter in law, Jerry & Becky Randall of Muskogee, OK; daughters & sons in law, Patricia & Sidney Skinner of Washington, DC, Debbie & Chris Mason of Howe, OK; grandchildren,  Sarah, Joseph & Leigha Randall, Allison Kelley, Eric, Charlie & Madison Skinner, Jolie & Putman Tucker; siblings, Joel, Jerry & Jan Randall,  Kenneth  Perry & Jean Lates; other relatives, loved ones & friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry & sister, Joanne Gabersack.

  

Services will be 10 am, Monday, August 25, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK.   Interment with full military honors will follow at 1 pm in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, AR.