Randall “Randy” Joseph Beckner I

Randall “Randy” Joseph Beckner I, age 68, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, December 2, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born February 3, 1956, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Robert and Clara Smith Beckner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Randall Joseph Beckner II; two sisters, Jean Wolford and Susan Augustine and four brothers, Buck, Rev. Roger, Jerry and Ronnie Beckner.

He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Beckner of Buckhannon; four grandchildren, Caleb Beckner of Lodi, OH and Jennifer, Travis and Sheyanne Starky all of Buckhannon; four great grandchildren, Samuel Beckner of Gaines, WV, Dixie Heckman, Bryson Beckner and Dain Anderson all of Buckhannon; two sisters, Anita Beam and husband Jerry of Buckhannon and Diane Thompson of Cleveland, OH; two brothers, Barry Beckner and wife Doris and Jackie Beckner all of Buckhannon; sister-in-law, Sheila Beckner of Buckhannon, companion, Dorothy Rowan of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Friday, December 6, 2024, from 11 AM to 12 Noon at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Ed Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Union Cemetery in Buckhannon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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