Randy Green

Randy Joe Green, 54, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at Southeast Hospital.

He was born Sept. 24, 1967, in Cape Girardeau to Norvel J. Green and Mary Daniels.

Randy graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1986, where he made a million friends.

Randy worked on the river for years and as a recording studio engineer and producer. His life's passion was music. He was a great guitar player, songwriter and studio engineer. He spent years at Riverside Recording and in his home studio helping hundreds of bands and songwriters record their music and teaching them how to make professional-level records. His guitar playing and encouragement inspired many friends to pick up instruments themselves and build careers and explore their own musical paths.

In the days since Randy's passing, all of the comments have been the same: "Such a nice guy." "Always so positive." "He never had a bad thing to say about anyone." That was Randy, always with a smile, a laugh and always in a good mood it seemed. No matter what, Randy always looked on the bright side of everything. But most of all, Randy was a good man: a sweet, loving son, a protective and thoughtful brother, a loving and forgiving husband/boyfriend. He was a doting, loving, supportive and committed father. He loved his daughters with all he had. Randy was a great friend, co-worker, bandmate and family member. He was a blessing to all who knew him, and a big loss to all. If you hadn't seen Randy in a while, or didn't get the chance to say goodbye, don't worry. He loved enough for both of you. He really did. It's hard to define someone in a single paragraph. But in a quote, maybe Randy's final words to his sister were: "I love you. ... It's gonna be all right." That was Randy. Even in those final moments, his concern was that everyone else was OK. Goodbye, old friend, and Godspeed.

Survivors include two daughters, Lindsey (Jimmy) Reed and Lorey Pender, both of Cape Girardeau; mother, Mary Daniels of Cape Girardeau; brother, Steve Green of Cape Girardeau; four sisters, Angela (Daniel) Armstrong of New Orleans, Rachel (Michael) Aufdenburg of Jackson, Crystal Vogel of St. Louis and Vaniasn Green of Cape Girardeau; and six grandchildren, Jeremy, Katelyn, Kenzie, Adalynn, Alexus and Jaxon.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norvel J. Green; paternal grandparents, Marie and Norvel Green; maternal grandparents, Mabel and Clifford Daniels; and longtime friend, Cynthia K. Pender.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to Ford and Sons Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.