James Randol

James Allen Randol, 56, of Jackson passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Dec. 28, 1966, in Patuxent River, Maryland, the son of Junior B. "Mike" and Nellie Varner Randol.

James was a 1985 graduate of Jackson High School, where he played the trombone in band. During high school, he worked at the power plant for the City of Jackson. James received his certification as a draftsman and CAD operator from Linn Technical Institute in Linn, Missouri.

From 1987 to 2001, he worked for Missouri Department of Transportation, and in 2001 he moved his family to Mesa, Arizona, where he worked for M2 Corp. In July 2002, he returned to Jackson, where he had been working as a draftsman and CAD operator at Bowen Engineering in Cape Girardeau.

James had many interests, including kayaking, remote control cars and, more recently, photography and collecting pocket watches.

He also enjoyed becoming a homeowner once again, where he could learn about the flowers coming up around his house.

James was a kind-hearted person who was always joking around, trying to put a smile on everyone's face. He never met a stranger and was willing to help others at any time.

Loving survivors include his son, Dustin (Heather Brown) Randol of Jackson; grandson, Dexter Michael Randol; his mother, whom he adored, Nellie Randol Lipp of Jackson; brother, Mark (Jackey) Randol of Austin, Texas; a nephew and two nieces, James Michael Randol, MaryKatherine Randol and Christina Randol; and great-niece, Katherine Mamey.

Also surviving is his close friend and former wife, Angelia D. Cobb, and numerous other friends.

James was preceded in death by his father, Junior "Mike" Randol in 1974, and his paternal grandparents, Rose (Art) Musgrave and Bea Randol.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Friday, Sept. 15, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Mike Parry will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial contributions in James's memory may be made to Dustin Randol.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above James' obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.