Dr Kenneth Dale Randall

Dr. Kenneth Dale Randall, 70, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo Clevesta and Geneva Ruth Randall of Rose Hill, Kansas, and a niece, Maria Randall of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ken is survived by his wife of 41 years, Diane; two sons, Ryan P. Randall (Emily Davis) and David K. Randall (Megan); two grandchildren, Henry William Randall and Isla June Randall; two brothers, Darrel D. Randall (Helen) and Marvin E. Randall (Rosalyn); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Ken spent his professional life dedicated to the education of deaf and blind children and adults. After graduating from the University of Kansas in 1970, he began his career as a history teacher at the Florida School for the Deaf and became Principal in 1978. He became the Superintendent of the California School for the Deaf in 1989 and moved to Arizona in 1999 to become the Superintendent of the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Throughout his life he kept in touch with the many friends he made among the students and staff at the three schools. After moving to Panama City in 2004, he continued to support and mentor young deaf administrators.
Even though he was dedicated to his career, Ken always put his family first. His kindness, humility, high moral standards, sense of humor, and gentlemanly ways presented a positive role model for Ryan and David. He loved his family so much and was eager to share their news and accomplishments. Although not outwardly demonstrative, he quietly professed his love for Christ in the way he treated everyone. He always chose to do the right thing even though it was not necessarily the popular or easy thing to do.
Ken loved the Florida Gators and was proud to have obtained his Ed. D. in Educational Administration and Leadership there. He avidly followed the Gator Nation football and basketball teams.
Ken was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2009. He received excellent treatment both here in Panama City at the Brain and Spine Center and in Gainesville at the Florida Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, a component of the University of Florida Health Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration. He constantly sought ways to maintain his physical health and movement including joining dance and exercise classes specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. He was adamant to help find a cure so that no one should ever have to endure what he did in his last three years of life.
A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Kent-Forest Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Dance for Hope Healing and Health at Dance Life Studios in Panama City, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries
www.kentforestlawn.com

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