Randy Wayne Stiles

Randy Wayne Stiles, 73, of Searcy, AR went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Randy was born on August 26, 1950 in Searcy, AR to Alvin and Leona Stiles of Bald Knob, AR. Randy was well known for his priorities in life: “God first, Family second, Work third, and the Razorbacks a close fourth.” Regarding his relationship with God, Randy accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior on August 18, 1965 at Russell Missionary Baptist Church. He was baptized at the Dexter Sandbar in the White River on August 26, 1965. Beginning in young adulthood, Randy was passionate about serving in the church. He enjoyed working with the youth and teaching classes throughout his lifetime. Randy took every opportunity to witness to others about Jesus even in his hospital bed when he was very ill. Randy was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church the last 9 years of his life. Regarding his family, Randy married the love of his life, Vickie Lynn Latimer, on May 29, 1970 at Center Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He often referred to her as his “brown eyed girl.” They shared three children and 5 grandchildren. Randy loved traveling all over the state of Arkansas and sometimes out of state to support his children and grandchildren in various sporting events and activities. He was known as “Papaw” to Joey, Ben, Madelyn, and Gavin, and “Put Put” to Chloe Lynn. Randy loved going to the beach with his family every summer. He was always the first one on the beach in the morning and the last one to leave the beach at the end of the day. Randy also enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball and soccer teams and is still known as “Coach Stiles” to many. Randy loved family gatherings and could always be found playing outside with nieces, nephews, and his grandchildren. Regarding work, Randy was a Frito Lay Salesman for 33 years. He never met a stranger, always had a smile, and was honored many times throughout his career for his salesmanship. Most notable, he was awarded the H.W. Lay Ring of Honor Award in 2002 and the H.W. Lay Champion Award in 2005. Randy also served his country in the Army Reserve from 1970-1971 and the Arkansas National Guard from 1971-1976. Randy ended his military career as a sergeant. Regarding the Razorbacks, Randy’s love of football began when he was a young boy. He was a talented football player at Bald Knob High School and went on to play college football at State College of Arkansas now known as the University of Central Arkansas. Randy loved the Razorbacks and was a season ticket holder to football games for 51 years. He enjoyed taking friends and family to the games over the years with many wonderful memories made. Randy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vickie Stiles; 3 children, Brian Stiles, Beth Jackson (Kenny), and Amy Harding (Trey); 5 grandchildren, Joey Jackson, Ben Jackson, Madelyn Stiles, Gavin Stiles, and Chloe Lynn Harding. Randy is survived by his mother, Leona Stiles, and his brother, Terry Stiles (Rita). Randy is also survived by many nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great great nephews, and great great nieces all of whom he loved. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Stiles, by his paternal grandparents, H J and Carrie Stiles, and by his maternal grandparents, John and Katherine Walters. A memorial service will be conducted at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Searcy, AR on November 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. Brother Johnny Mitchell will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Randy’s memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: https://www.lls.org.

Randy Wayne Stiles

August 26, 1950 - October 29, 2023