Ralph "Randy" Randolph DeBord II

Ralph “Randy” Randolph DeBord, II age 69, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was a graduate of Union County High School and went on to work as an Iron Worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed guns, fishing, watching Westerns and bird watching. But most of all he loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchild grow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Randolph and Bonnie Katherine DeBord; and sister, Deedra DeBord Skipper. Randy is survived by his children, Joy Elizabeth DeBord, Maranda Kay (Marco C.) Collins, and Ralph Randolph DeBord III; grandchildren, Kayla Marie (Kevin Sosebee) McDowell and Daniel Monroe Collins; great-granddaughter, Khloe Jade Sosebee; sister, Debbie Lynn DeBord; brother, Stevie Joe “Hippi” Reynolds; aunt, Brenda Sue Phillips; special cousin, Tammy Browning; and friends who were more like family, Ritchie Vandagriff, Stacy Fleming, Archie Mullins and Darryl White; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will meet at 12:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel on Thursday, April 2, 2026, and travel in procession to Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery for a 1:00 PM Graveside Service.