Randy Carl Metcalf
January 1, 1956 ~ May 8, 2018
Randy Carl Metcalf, 61, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his home. He was born in Charlotte, NC but lived in Wichita most of his adult life. Randy worked as a Convention Trade Show Decorator for Henry Helgerson Co. He was a previous member of St Anthony’s Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Randy’s hobbies included old western movies and he was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Metcalf. Survivors include wife, Serena; daughter, Natalie; son, Nick, and his wife, Megan; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Mylee and Elyse; his loving dog, Lola. He is also survived by his father, Prescott; brothers, Ricky (Susan), Rusty, Rory (Lisa); sister, Kim Morton, all of Lincolnton, NC; numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice Care, 9415 E. Harry St. #306, Wichita, KS 67207. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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December 31, 2018 “Happy New Year to you I can’t believe you have been gone for 8 months and missed and loved every day -“
June 17, 2018 “Happy Fathers Day to you, you were the best of everything. We know you are not in any pain or suffering anymore and in heaven with our loved ones. We will always love you and miss you and will be in our hearts forever.” ~ Serena
May 31, 2018 “It was sure a shock when first of all I don’t get the newspaper and happened to be at a restaurant where I just happened to see it! I am so sorry for you Serena, Natalie, Nick, Meagan and family. I wanted to be there for you but had to work. I can still see Randy ushering with Dad and this is how I will remember both of them. He was such a wonderful gentleman! I will keep you all in my prayers. My deepest sympathy.” ~ Sheila Campbell, Wichita, Kansas
May 17, 2018 “I feel fortunate to have known Randy and that our paths crossed. He was instrumental in us starting our event business and had the pleasure of working with him for over 20 years. He was a generous man with his business knowledge and experience. My caring thoughts are with you, Randy’s immediate family and his Helgerson Co. family as well.” ~ Deanna Wheeler
May 16, 2018 “I am thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been years since I have spent much time with him but I remember that Randy could always make me laugh and he was always so ornery. May your memories bring you peace.” ~ Leslie Callstrom, Wichita, Kansas
May 15, 2018 “Dear Serene and family, I am so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing and I pray that you find strength in the memories and the love you shared. All the years he was working with Henry are the years I remember him most and of course your growing up years. May God watch over you and your family.” ~ June Regan, Denver, Colorado
May 14, 2018 “Serena and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy. You are in my prayers.” ~ Margie Pollock, Naples, Florida
May 14, 2018 “I worked with Randy (a.k.a. the Bionic man 🙂 )for many, many years on the Midwest Winefest and his wry humor and wit made him a pleasure to work with. He was not only a vendor but, a friend. My deepest condolences to his family.” ~ Michelle Haverkamp, Maize, Kansas
May 13, 2018 “Serena. I was so Blessed to see you, your family and Sue. I only met Randy through the wonderful video of his life but it is such a comfort to know he was a loving husband and incredible father. And such grace your children have to know it is their turn to care for you. I hope we can get together soon. My prayer is that such a loss will be overshadowed by wonderful memories in the future. Love, Jean Ann Stevens Cusick.” ~ Jean Ann Stevens Cusick, Wichita, Kansas
May 12, 2018 “I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.” ~ Andy & Monica Skubitz
May 10, 2018 “Serena and family, so sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.” ~ Dale And Ruth Hinshaw, Benton, Kansas
May 10, 2018 “I have worked with Randy for so many years as a vendor of Helgersons. I loved hearing from him and talking about the news of the day. He had a distinctive voice on my mid western phone, “It’s Randy”. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this sad and difficult time.” ~ Laura Willliams, Romeoville, Illinois
May 9, 2018 “Randy and I worked on projects together for many years. I credit him with helping make and my partner and my business a success. He was there during my entire professional life and I will miss him. I’m thinking of his family and sending caring thoughts to all of you.” ~Chris Brown, Wichita, KS
May 9, 2018 “We will miss him but he will always be in our hearts.” ~ Sue Hale
May 9, 2018 “May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.” ~ Gregory Calzonetti, Garden City, KS
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