Bernie R. Randolph

Graveside Service for Bernie R. Randolph, 96, of Norman, Oklahoma, will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Fleetwood Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Bernie R. Randolph, 96, of Norman, OK, passed away August 31, 2026. Born to Tim and Bertie Randolph, March 11, 1930, in Earlsboro, OK, he was raised near Hanson, OK. He graduated from Central High in 1948 and worked for a year before enrolling in college. He enlisted in the Air Force in January 1951 and married Ouita Covington September 8, 1951. Upon completing his enlistment, he returned to college and graduated in May 1957.

He spent his career in retail management, working in several states. He and Ouita were blessed with five children. She passed away unexpectedly in 1980. He found love again with Uldene Rhea, and they married in 1985. After she passed away in 1994, he married once more, in 1995, to Beverly Call, currently of Purcell, OK.

He retired in January 1992 and found fulfillment serving in his local church, Alameda Baptist. He was ordained as a deacon in June, 1993. He enjoyed several hobbies and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Leland, Earl, Lois, and son, Norman, in addition to wives Ouita and Uldene.

In addition to his wife, Beverly, he is survived by daughter Ellen MacKelvie and husband Scott of Huntsville, TX; daughter Carol Jeffreys and husband Brian of Sachse, TX; son Steven Randolph and wife Denise of Marshalltown, IA; and daughter Paula Husted and husband Chris of Allen, TX. Grandchildren include Dr. Michael MacKelvie and wife Lorena; Christopher Jeffreys and wife Katie; Amie Paige and husband Ian; and Adam Jeffreys. Great grandchildren include Sloane and Mia MacKelvie; Graham and Elizabeth Jeffreys; and Imogen Paige.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff and residents of Norman Veterans Center, Good Shepherd Hospice and his long-time friends, Jerry and Nita Garrett of Lexington, OK.