Randolph was born on June 17, 1953 in Natchez, MS to his parents, George Green, Jr. and Lucinda Dunbar-Green. He graduated from South Natchez Adams High School in May 1972, which he considers his proudest adolescent moment, not because he was transitioning into adulthood, but because he loved his mom so and did not break her heart by not getting his diploma. Although Randolph did not proceed to college, he obtained the self-proclaimed doctorate degree in “hustling”. As a result, he was forever dropping his self-taught, thought-provoking theories of “hustling” to anyone who would listen. Throughout his lifetime, Randolph had all kinds of jobs and, therefore, became a “jack of all trades”. He baled and sold hay, logged wood, was a “shag man” at an auto dealership, a supervisor at a uniform company, and even a dump truck driver, amongst other jobs. However, he is known best for being a mechanic, which is his proudest career accomplishment. Whatever was broken, whether it was your car, vacuum cleaner, sink, or electrical, Randolph knew how to fix it, and everyone knew he was the man to call. Being his own mechanic was when Randolph truly utilized his “hustling” degree.
Always one to get his hustle on, love in the form of wife Martha Mae Chasley snuck up on Randolph in 1972. The couple married in October 1973 and has three children together. After 41 years of marriage, Randolph’s fondest memory with Martha is when they would go out and dance the night away. This comes as no surprise to anyone that knows Randolph because if you know him, you know he loved music, and not just any music but that “soul” and “blues” music, like Z.Z. Hill, Millie Jackson, Al Green, Betty Wright, and Johnnie Taylor, just to name a few. Randolph enjoyed a many of nights just sitting back listening to his music. This was when he was at peace.
During his adult life, Randolph gave his life to Christ at St. John Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, TX. Once he gave his life to Christ, Randolph never wavered in his faith, and anybody that talked to him quickly realized that he personally knew the Lord for himself. Randolph will always be remembered for having a heart of gold, always having the last say – right or wrong, always having a robust appetite, but most importantly, he will be remembered for being a loving brother, a loving father, and a good man.
To celebrate his homegoing, Randolph leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Martha (Grand Prairie, TX); his children, Toni Chasley (Grand Prairie, TX), Randolph Green, Jr. (Dallas, TX), and Yolanda Dumas (Forney, TX); one son-in-law, Dexter Dumas (Forney, TX); four brothers, Rogers Green, Sr. (Dallas, TX), L.T. Green, Sr. (Dallas, TX), Jed Green (DeSoto, TX), and Nelson Green (Grand Prairie, TX); four sisters, Schan Miller, Elnora Green, Sherry Williams (all in DeSoto, TX) and Vera Lee Green (Rancho Cucomonga, CA); one aunt, Luella Dunbar (Natchez, MS); five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Jr. and Lucinda; three brothers, Robert Lee Green, Sr., David Green, Sr., and Tony Green, Sr.; and two sisters, Mae Ida Hill and Myra Green.
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