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Randles Family
 
   Three Randles brothers, Jim, John, and Joe migrated from England about 1847. Jim settled in Tennessee, Joe in New York State, and John came to Texas.
   John Randles married Martha Harriett Hodges, who was half Indian. Her mother was a Cherokee from the tribe living east of Sister Grove Creek near Valdasta in northeast Collin. Harriett was born and died on the same farm. To this union were born eleven children, of which only five lived to be grown, three girls and two boys, Vira, Sam, Myrtle, Horace and Ettie.
   Sam Randles married Lillie Hemphill in 1901 and to this union were born 12 children, five boys and seven girls. The children were Lovie, Lessie, Lena, Elbert A. Inez, Owen, Asalee, John, Doris, Troy, Mary, and Billy Joe. Seven of the 12 attended college and five became school teachers.
   E. A. Randles has taught school 43 years in Collin County. He is married to Juanita May from Blue Ridge. They had one daughter, Barbara, who is married to Tom P. Jester Jr., a Denton Attorney. The daughter and her husband have two small daughters, Angie and Jill.
   Both E. A. and Juanita Randles are involved in all phases of community life and service. He was named “Man of the Year” in Plano in 1952, was Worshipful Master of Lodge 768 in Plano, was for 5 years, President of the Collin County Fair, was Director of the Chamber of Commerce for 6 years and a member of the McKinney Park Board of McKinney for 15 years. He is a Deacon in the First Baptist Church, Past District Deputy of the Lions, member of the Chamber of Commerce for 22 years, member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, (thirty second degree), Secretary to the Collin County Livestock Association. He was a District President of the Ag Teachers Association, and hold the honorary degree “Lone Star Farmer.”
   Juanita Randles holds both a Bachelors and a Master’s degree and taught thirty-four years in Plano and McKinney school system. She is past President of the Business and Professional Women’s Club and of the Art Club. At present she is President of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs and also serves on the Library Boaad.

Juanita May Randles
 
Fiftieth Anniversary
Reception scheduled at Eldorado
   A fiftieth wedding anniversary reception honoring Elbert A. and Juanita M. Randles will be held Dec. 27, from 3 - 5 p.m. at Eldorado Country Club, given by their daughter, Barbara Jester, and granddaughters, Angela and Jill Jester of Denton.
   E. A. and Juanita were married Dec. 24, 1931 in the home of her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. May of Blue Ridge with Rev. G. O. Key officiating, His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Randles of Blue Ridge.
   Both are retired school teachers, having taught in Viney Grove, Plano and McKinney. E. a. taught 44 years and Juanita taught 34 years. They have been active in church activities community services, service and study clubs.
   All friends are cordially invited to attend. December 23, 1981
 
Obituary
   Services for Juanita May Randles, 83, of McKinney, who died Thursday, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of McKinney with Dr. James Puckett and the Rev. John McCallon officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Belew Funeral Home with burial in the Pecan Grove Memorial Park.
   Mrs. Randles was born July 17, 1913, at Blue Ridge, the daughter of William Henry and Lura Beatrice Green May. She married Elbert Ardell Randles on Dec. 224, 1931. She graduated as valedictorian of her class at Blue Ridge High School and held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Elementary Education. Her love for children and teaching filled her professional life for 34 years, 20 of these in McKinney Independent School District.
   Mrs. Randles retired in 1973 from public schools but never stopped learning or teaching. She studied oil painting with several professional artists then taught oils in her studio at home. She also studied and painted china for many years.
   She was a member and worker in Baptist churches for 60 plus years as Sunday School Teacher, Training Union and Woman’s Missionary Union.
   As a community leader, she served as officer of: McKinney Business and Professional Womens Club, Gamma Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Gas Lighters Book Review Club, City Federation of Women’s Club, En Avant Literary Club, the Art Club of McKinney and McKinney’s Collin County Retired Teachers Association.
   She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ball Jester of Denton; grandchildren Angela Jester of Worth and Jill Elizabeth Jester of Chicago, Ill.; brother Herman May of Farmersville; sisters Naomi Press of McKinney, Lillie Bea Montgomery of Copeville, Wanda McCarley of Blue Ridge and Jean Jeffcoat of Farmersville; sister-in-law Mildred May of Garland; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, E. A. Randles, brother Orvis G. May and brother-in-law Floyd Jeffcoat.
   Visitation was scheduled for Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial may be sent to the First Baptist Church or Juvenile Diabetes Association.
McKinney Courier Gazette, February 16, 1997

E. A. Randles
   Services for Elbert Arell Randles, 84, of McKinney, who died Saturday at North Texas Medical Center, were 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in McKinney with the Rev. John McCallon and Dr. James Puckett officiating. Burial was in Pecan Grove Memorial Park under the direction of Belew Funeral Home.
   Mr. Randles was born on April 27, 1910, near Blue Ridge, the son of Samuel Elbert and Leila Hemphill Randles. He married Juanita B. May on Dec. 24, 1931, in the home of her parents near Blued. He was a graduate of McKinney High School. He held a bachelor of science degree from East Texas State Teacher’s University, a master’s degree and a Smith Hughes Certification from Sam Houston State University.
   Mr. Randles was a master agriculture teacher for 44 years in Plano and in McKinney High School. He received many district and state awards, and was recognized as one of the top 10 percent of the ag teachers of Texas. Mr. Randles’ many students will remember him as a concerned, professional teacher who encouraged his “ag boys” to always strive for the best.
   He participated in many activities at the local, district and state levels. He was a 32nd degree Mason, served as Master of the Plano Masonic lodge and was Deputy District Governor of the Grand Lodge of Texas for two terms. He served three terms on the board of the Vocational Agriculture State Teachers’ Association, helped organize the Plano Chamber of Commerce, the Plano Lions’ Club and was a volunteer fireman for 10 years. In 1951, he was selected “Man of the Year” in Plano.
   When E. A. moved to McKinney in 1954, his enthusiasm for community service continued. He chaired the organization of the Collin County Youth Park and facilities from 1975 through 1993, and remained on the board until his death. He served 10 years on the Danville Water Association Board, organized and chaired the formation of the Collin County Farm Museum, and helped to organize the Collin County Committee on Aging. In 1988, at the age of 78, Randles ran for and won the opportunity to serve Collin and Denton counties in the Texas State Silver Haired Legislature.
   Mr. Randles was a 35-year member of the Lions’ Club where he had perfect attendance. He was also a member of the McKinney/Collin County Retired Teachers’ Association. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church where he served as senior deacon and taught Sunday School classes.
   Survivors include his wife, Juanita Randles of McKinney; his daughter, Barbara Jester of Denton, one brother, B. J. Randles of Lubbock; three sisters, Inez Farley of Decatur, Asalee McMurray of Graham and Mary Lee Vorpahl of Richardson; two granddaughters, Angela Jester and Jill Elizabeth Jester, and nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters.
   Mr. Randles will best be remembered for his sense of humor, his dedication and tireless work for his church and his community, and his love for his family.
   Memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund or the Lions’ Club of McKinney.   Courier Gazette, January 9, 1995