Randy Lee DeRousse
1950-2021
Randy L. DeRousse, 70, of Edmond passed on to GLORY on August 1, 2021, at Mercy Hospital where he volunteered for 17 years.
Born in Crystal City, Missouri in 1950 to the union of Leo DeRousse and Bonnie (nee Vinyard) DeRousse.
He moved to Oklahoma to work in the oilfields with his uncle Paul DeRousse in 1974. He was posted to Algeria for the 1976-77 season. When he returned to Oklahoma he met Tamara Albright, the love of his life. They were married on June 7, 1980. To this union was born a daughter, Holly Jeannine in 1983.
Randy went to work at Acme Brick in 1982 where he stayed until his stroke in 2004.
He is survived by his wife Tamara, daughter Holly (Charles IV) Robinson and 2 grandsons Charles V and Chandler Robinson. His sister Kathy Owens (Michael) of Decatur IL, his uncle Paul DeRousse of Midwest City, and a host of cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mercy 3rd floor including Lauren and Lizzie for their excellent care.
Viewing will be held Thursday, August 5th at Matthews Funeral Home from 6-8 pm with family present.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6th at Matthews Funeral Home with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but feel they should not due to health regulations. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.
I was the manager of volunteers for the time that Randy was at Mercy. He was the most dedicated and dependable volunteer we had. He had a great attitude and was a joy to work with. He will be greatly missed.
Your a great man Randy. I have known you more than 25 yrs. I am so blessed to have been in your life. Truly an honor. Since day one you have been one of my biggest supporters and fan when I played semi-pro and through life.
I love you man.
We treasure many family memories and family dinners in our hearts. His smile and quick wit was a delight. Grateful to share the passion for OU football and softball together. His kindness and generosity made an impact on many lives. I have a special place in My heart to carry all our memories. He will be dearly missed. ❤️✝️
I have volunteered with Randy for almost 15 years and he was a delight to work with as he always had a smile and ready wit. He was unique and there will never be another Randy. I will miss him as will everyone at Mercy who had contact with him.
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:21