Musician faces blindness, life with joy "I hope my life is a blessing to people, and that they understand I do have a disability, but I am not disabled."

Friday, October 19, 2018

Randy Joe Davis is a joyful human being. Though he can no longer see it, a twinkle glistens in his striking blue eyes, and his infectious laughter lifts the spirits of anyone within hearing. The seemingly endless repertoire of Three Stooges jokes and one-line anecdotes flow easily into his conversations, as do his affirmations of faith.

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