Roger P. Randolph, 78, of Canton Township, died unexpectedly at 2:43 p.m. Monday, April 27, 1998, in Washington Hospital. Mr. Randolph worked for Washington and Jefferson College as a custodian for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1994. He had previously worked at Hazel Atlas-Continental Can Glass plant for 24 years. As a young man, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Sligo. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Western Pacific and was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Bronze Arrowhead Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two bronze service stars and the Good Conduct Medal. Surviving are a son, Kenneth E. Randolph of Washington; a sister, Cleo Randolph of Claysville; a half sister, LaVera Harris of Florida; eight half brothers, Shannon Randolph of Washington, Fred Randolph of North Carolina, Howard Randolph of Indiana, and John, Paul and Sam Randolph, all of Florida, Donnie Randolph and Ralph Randolph, both of Washington; a foster brother, Virgil C. Patterson of Washington; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Rachel Randolph. Deceased are a son, Roger P. Randolph Jr., who died in infancy; two brothers, Walter Randolph, his twin, and Charles Randolph; and two sisters, Martha Gzikowski and Lucille Durilla. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, April 28, 1998Roger P. Randolph
Retired custodian at W&J was veteran of WW II
He was born October 27, 1919, in Washington, a son of Charles "Cracker" and Flora Patterson Randolph.