Ira Dow

Randolph

Ira Dow Randolph, son of the late Gay Sterling Randolph and Clara Helen (Burns) Randolph, was born in Shannon County, Missouri, on November 16, 1935. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on January 10, 2024, at the age of 88.

On January 12, 1983, in Ellington, Missouri, Ira was united in marriage to Donna Chitwood and to this loving union three daughters were born Iris, Rebecca and Clara. Ira was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Christian faith. Ira worked many different jobs over the years. He worked at McDonald Aircraft, lead mines, was a tree trimmer, worked in the log woods, and worked seeding powerline right of ways. Ira was also a Golden Glove Boxer. He enjoyed trapping, hunting, riding motorcycles and watching old westerns.

Ira was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Agnes Sellers.

Ira is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Donna Randolph of Ellington, Missouri, three daughters, Iris Beck and husband Shawn of Mill Springs, Missouri, Rebecca Dement and husband Dustin of Ellington, Missouri, and Clara Bradley and companion Jeff of Doniphan, Missouri, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Ira will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Grandchildren; Kyle, Adam, Cayden, Dustin, Jerry, Connor and Ari

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri