Randy loved his family and was a wonderful, husband, father, and Papa. Most of all he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Randy was the former owner of Interstate Batteries and was rightfully proud of the business he had built in Victoria. It could not have been possible without his great employees, several who have been there for decades.
He was very active in his Mighty Men Sunday School Class at Northside Baptist Church. It meant a great deal to Randy that many of his former and current class members were so faithful in calling and visiting.
An active sportsman from his youth in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, he continued into adulthood playing church league softball, golfing, fishing (both bass and fly), hiking and “jeeping” on old Colorado mining roads. Not to be deprived of his love of sports because of his quadriplegia, Randy played in three fantasy football leagues via his computer and power chair chin drive!
Before his injury in 2017, he and his wife, Betty, traveled the U.S. in their 5th wheel RV. Randy enjoyed walking the campgrounds with his favorite mug of coffee visiting with other early risers. His favorite place was The Blue Spruce RV Park in Vallecito Colorado. It was there that the couple attended and enjoyed serving with year-round members at Vallecito Baptist Church. We will always be grateful for our friends, former Victorians, Bob and Veronica Tate, for introducing us to this wonderful spot of God’s creation.
He married his bride Elizabeth Hupp Simpson Trotter 40 years ago, assuming the responsibility of helping to raise her three children. The family enjoyed their life together; he is also survived by his daughters, Brenda Brown (Mark) of Montgomery, Jennifer Wright (Mike) of Victoria; son Calvin Simpson III (Tyler) of Victoria; sister, Jeannene Hallman of South Carolina; brother, Fairey Trotter of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service and celebration of Randy’s life will be 11 am on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Tomasek officiating.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Home Instead, especially caregivers, Sue and Aubrey, as well as all his friends, especially John and Janice Meade, and “Mom” Shelby that showed their love and care during the past five years.
If friends so desire, memorials may be made to Northside 4100 N. Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901 or Vallecito Church, 17576 CR 501 Bayfield, CO 81122 or charity of donor’s choice.
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