Morris Wayne Randolph

Goshen – Morris “Wayne” Randolph, 85, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.  

He was born Jan. 17, 1937 in New Albany, IN to Thomas and Pauline (Stewart) Randolph. 

A 1955 graduate of New Albany High School, Wayne was an Eagle Scout. He attended Anderson College and graduated with Bachelors and Masters degrees from Ball State University. Wayne served in the U.S. Army 1962-1964. Before teaching, he served as a district executive with Boy Scouts of America. 

On Aug. 11, 1957 he married Arlene Elizabeth Grigsby in Anderson, IN. They were married for over 65 years

Arlene survives along with daughter April (Chuck) Hart; four grandchildren, CJ (Katie) Hart, Kevin (Tiffany) Hart, Jordan Lloyd and Andrea (Philip) Keairnes; seven great grandchildren; and a brother, Bob (Nan) Randolph.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Marc Randolph, a sister, Marilyn Peyton and two brothers, Don Randolph and Merle Randolph. 

Wayne retired from Goshen Community Schools in 1997 where he was the Director of Guidance and Counseling. A member of First Methodist Church, Goshen for almost 50 years, he sang in choir and was a member of the Fisherman Sunday School class. Wayne enjoyed traveling, reading, sailing, running, chess and playing cards. Upon retirement he spent his winters in Clearwater, FL.  

A memorial service will take place at First Methodist Church, 214 S 5th Street Goshen, In.  on Saturday, 12/3/22 at 11 am with a visitation at 10 am. Pastor Diana Siegel and Rev Ben Whirledge will be officiating. A luncheon reception immediately following the service in the Garden Room.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to First Methodist Church, Goshen. 

Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with his care.

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