Rollie Dean "R.D." Randolph, who resided in Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born October 18, 1934 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Raymond Richard "Coon" Randolph and Nona Rhea (Caulk) Randolph. He was 80 years old.

R.D. was an entrepreneur delving in the cattle, transportation and construction industry. He also held various positions within the great state of Arkansas. The various branches of government that he worked included Apiary Board, Weights and Measures, and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). Additionally, he served as a Field Administration Assistant for former U.S. Senator, J. William Fulbright. R.D. was a 1952 graduate of County Line High School and was a retired veteran of the Arkansas National Guard.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22nd, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston. Burial (With Full Military Honors) will be at Caulksville Cemetery in Caulksville, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kirby Lea (Chastain) Randolph; three sons, Randall Richard Randolph and wife Deb of Round Rock, Texas, Robert Dean Randolph of Fayetteville and Russell William Randolph and wife Shannon (Sibley) of Fayetteville; one brother, Mick Randolph of Caulksville; three grandchildren, Sharon Grayce Randolph, Riley Jackson Randolph and Konnor William Randolph.

Pallbearers will be Randall, Robert, Russell, Ronnie, Konnor, and Riley Randolph, and Robert Melton.

Family will visit with friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday night at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Caulksville Cemetery Maintenance Fund @ P.O. Box 8 Ratcliff, AR 72951.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.