Randall Lee Jessie's Obituary
Randall Lee Jessie was born on February 2, 1962, in Creston, Ohio and passed away on June 16, 2025, in Spring Hill, Florida. He was 63.
Randall is survived by his mother, Patricia Brennan and preceded in death by his father, James L. Jessie. Also gone before him are both sets of grandparents—James and Clara Jessie, and Marjorie (Chuck) Lohrman. As well as his stepfather Thomas Brennan. Their memory remained important to him.
He is survived by his children, Randy Jessie Jr., Sydney (Lynwood) Gallier, Maygan (Jerald) Johnson, and Justin Smith all of Florida. His granddaughter Elanna (Caleb) Adams and great-grandson Clay Adams. He was and always will be proud of his children.
He is also survived by his brother, Jim (Carla) Jessie of Ohio, and his sister, Janna (Walt) Brown of Florida. All of them together were something else. Randy held an extra amount of love and pride for his siblings.
He graduated from Norwayne High School in Creston, Ohio, and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. That part of his life never really left him. He carried himself with the same loyalty and edge you’d expect from someone who earned the title Marine.
Most people knew Randy as a locksmith. He started RJ’s Lockshop over 25 years ago. During that time he also worked at Juvenile Detention Centers as a corrections officer and before retiring he spent his free time as a Security Guard. He didn’t make a big show about his jobs, but they all mattered to him. He did them with integrity. There were times when he helped people without taking a dime. One of those times, he saved three kids who were locked in a car. That story stuck around.
Randy loved bowling, golfing, and playing softball. He once bowled a 299. That was a good day. He was also a faithful fan of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians, even when it hurt.
He was hilarious. Laughed often. Said "Really?" like only he could. He was the kind of person who didn’t wait to be invited in. He just showed up and made you feel like you'd known him forever. He never met strangers, each person he talked to was a friend.
Like everyone, Randy wasn’t perfect, but he was good. More importantly, he was present. He showed up for people. He gave what he had. Randy’s inner circle of people were extra special to him. He loved his family and very close friends so much.
His absence will be felt deeply by those who knew him. But so will the joy he brought, the loyalty he gave, and the memories that won’t fade.
“Once a Marine, always a Marine.”
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