Final Salute

FRAZIERS BOTTOM, W.Va. — Lawrence “Randy” Randall Lipscomb, 66, of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, W.Va.

Randy was born October 16, 1955 in Pinch, W.Va., to Allen & Opal Lipscomb.

He was preceded in death by his father, Allen G. Lipscomb and stepson, JJ Lawrence.

Randy was a veteran of the Navy Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees. He was also the proud owner of L.R. Lipscomb, LLC and he loved his “Big Red” Pete.

Randy is survived by his loving wife, Debora A. Lipscomb; his girls, Jessie Stricklin Kyle (Eric) of Apex, N.C., and Dani Stricklin Payne (Phillip) of Wilmington, N.C.; his mother, Opal Vickers Lipscomb of Pomeroy; grandchildren, Emma & Easton Kyle; his siblings are Linda & Ronnie Eastman, David & Cindy Lipscomb, Carolyn & Allen Page and Eric & Becky Lipscomb; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Randy is also survived by his son, Joseph Rutchi and step-daughter Melody Lawrence Bailey.

There will be no funeral services now, but there will be a Celebration of Life for Randy at a later date.

To pay tribute to Randy, a “legend” among all you asphalt cowboys, there will be a convoy on Saturday, February 26 at noon. Please meet at the Meigs High School in Pomeroy, if you would like to participate.

Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence or memory may do so by visiting his tribute page at, www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to handle Randy’s arrangements.

Published by Ohio Valley Publishing from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2022.