Randall S. Snelling

On June 28, 2020, this world lost a wonderful man. Randy Snelling, age 68, died at home, peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children. The aggressive, malignant brain tumor that took Randy was found only 7 weeks before his passing, and his battle was as brief as it was futile. He lived a full and graceful story of a life. Randall Scott Snelling's story begins on January 13, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio as the youngest child of Robert Edward Snelling and Josephine Mancuso Snelling. When Randy was just a toddler, the family moved to Madison, Indiana where they stayed and lived the closest thing to a middle-class American Dream anyone could hope for. Randy flourished and found glory and success very young. He was only 5 years old when he began racing. Alongside his brother and father, building and driving go-carts quickly went from a hobby to the pursuit of a great career as young Randy Snelling's talent behind the wheel could not be denied. All through his childhood and teenage years he broke countless track records, won national competitions, and accumulated more 1st-place trophies than the family had room to display. Off the racetrack, he also excelled academically, played on his school's basketball and football teams, and developed a love and talent for music playing drums for his band, The Royal Lancers, throughout his teenage years. He graduated from Madison Consolidated High School in 1970 after serving as student council president.Despite a successful future in racing appearing imminent, the draft for the Vietnam War left Randy no choice but to attend college. He left his go-carts behind and attended Indiana University where he developed bonds with friends he would remain connected to for the rest of his life. After 5 semesters, Randy dropped out and began a segment of his life every young person dreams of. Like a Jack Kerouac character, he hitchhiked all over the country, spending his early 20s in Florida, Boston, and various other places working as a roofer, janitor, pawn shop clerk, and mansion-sitter. Free from any real responsibilities or emotional baggage, he developed wisdom and a sense of self rarely afforded to one at such a young age. Eventually, he returned home and began to slowly settle down. Randall worked at the Madison Power Plant for over two decades over which he married twice, had 3 children, and finished his Bachelor's degree as an alum of the University of Louisville. He was a great father and husband that never allowed his family to want for anything and always provided a beautiful place to live. In 2001, he left the plant and moved his family to Cincinnati to develop his credentials as a Medical Facility Inspector and Auditor. After 2 years, Randy and his wife were able to build their dream home, a log cabin by the family lake back in Scottsburg. The family oved back and into their dream home, and after a few years Randy began his career with the hospital accreditation company, DNV-GL, as a surveyor. Over time, his likeability and exceptional intellect exposed him as a natural leader and he quickly moved up the ladder, first to Chief Physical Environmental Officer and, eventually, Director of Operations, where he ended his career in March of 2020. Sadly, he'd retired only 3 months before his passing. Rest assured, Randy would tell every one of us, "Everything is fine. I lived a full, happy life. I've had so many wonderful friends, been overjoyed with my beautiful children and grandchildren, and spent over 35 years with the love of my life. I lived through some of the human race's most amazing times, and got out just before it all went to crap. I love you all. Now please give the love you had for me to one another, in memory."

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A LOVING FAMILY Randall will be missed by his loving wife, Robin Leigh Christie Snelling of Scottsburg, Indiana, his loving daughters, Haley Rene Carlock of Dupont, Indiana, and Christie Rae Snelling of Scottsburg, Indiana; his loving son, Ryder McQueen Snelling of Scottsburg, Indiana; his beloved grandchildren, Gage Whitham, Ryanne and Alivia Rose, and Rome Archer McQueen Snelling; his loving sister, Rebecca Snelling Wise of Cincinnati, Ohio; his loving brother, Robert Keith Snelling of Indianapolis, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Snelling, his mother, Josephine "Jo" Mancuso Snelling, and his brother in law, Melvin E. "Mel" Wise.

CELEBRATION OF LIFEA celebration of life will be hosted by the family at a later date.

MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to Alley Cat Advocates. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover.

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