Ransom (Randy) Mae Tyndall Jr. joined his Savior on May 1, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born in Sanford, North Carolina on Valentine’s Day in 1946. He graduated from Sanford High School in 1963 and moved to Ocean Springs, MS in 1967. In 1969 he married the love of his life, Betty Lee Maples. Their home was established in Vancleave, MS, where he resided until his death. He was a lineman/serviceman for Singing River Electric Power Association until he retired and began his second career as an electrician for BMT Electric and a cattle farmer for The Lord’s Cattle Company.
Randy was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend to many. He was a pillar of strength not only to his family but also to his community and church. He had a stern voice, but a heart that overflowed with love; brave and strong, yet not ashamed to cry. Randy was a man devoted to God, committed to providing for his family, and protecting his friends. He was a man people knew they could trust, call their friend and could always turn to for help.
He will be greeted at the gates of heaven by his parents Ransom and Evelyn Tyndall, his wife Betty, and his brother Edward (Doc).
He will be greatly missed by his daughter, LaRue “Chonne”, sons, Ransom “Hard Rock” (Amanda), and Brian (Rebecca). He will also be fondly remembered by his five adoring grandchildren, Nathan, Faith, Abby, Nora Grace, and Zac. He also leaves behind a multitude of family from Nevada to North Carolina to New York, all of whom he loved dearly.
His service will be held on Saturday, May 11, at the Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home located at 4901 Jim Ramsay Road, Vancleave, MS 39565. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by a brief service at 3:00 p.m. The graveside service will directly follow at the Tyndall Family Gravesite located at 13300 Ware Lake RD., Vancleave, MS 39565.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to House of Praise located at 19004 MS-613, Moss Point, MS 39562.