Randall Waller
September 1, 1948 — March 11, 2023
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Randall Waller
Randall L. Waller
Dr. Randall Lionel Waller, age 74, of Waco, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas.
Randy was born September 1, 1948 in Ardmore, OK to Chester and Voncile (Kepler) Waller. He married Karen Sue Hayes on January 31, 1970.
Randy graduated from Levelland High School in 1966, then went on to earn Bachelor's and a Master’s degrees in History from Texas Tech University. He also earned a Master’s degree in English from West Texas State University and a Doctorate from Texas A&M University.
Randy taught English at Texas State in San Marcos before moving to Waco in 1981, when he joined the English department at McLennan Community College for eight years. In 1988, Randy began teaching in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. He taught there for 34 years and was to retire in May. He presented at many educational conferences and published in many academic journals.
His greatest joys in life were spending time and taking vacations with his wife and three grandchildren. He enjoyed eating out as well as shopping for the perfect suit and tie for the classroom, listening to music from Motown’s greatest hits to country, shooting skeet recreationally, watching movies with his son-in-law, coaching both of his children in sports, and refereeing soccer.
Randy was a lifelong “student” of history and was proud to share that love with his daughter. Both he and his wife were longtime members of First Methodist Church, and Randy was one of the most faithful members of their Word and Deed Sunday School class. Randy always expressed how thankful he was for the love and support they gave him and his wife over the years.
Randy was proceeded in death by his son, Patrick, and sister, Cindy.
Randy is survived by his wife of 53 years; daughter, Jennifer Prentice and husband Shamarr of San Antonio; daughter-in-law, Brenda Waller of Waco; three loving sisters, Mary, Pam, and Lisa; sister-in-law, Latricia Polk of Lubbock, and three grandchildren, Tatum, Ty, and Caroline. He also leaves behind a host of additional family and friends, and many grateful students.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
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