He was born on March 5th, 1947 in Joplin, MO to Richard and Enid Boswell Blevins. He graduated from Carl Junction High School, and went on to the University of Missouri-Rolla. He received his degree in Chemical Engineering and later went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management. After a successful career, he retired to Iowa in 2014. Some of Randy's hobbies and enjoyments included playing the trumpet, working on his Corvettes, reading, watching the Saint Louis Cardinals, all animals, but most of all, he loved his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Barb of West Des Moines, Iowa; his daughter Cari Bergman, and husband Jon, of West Des Moines; his son, Cory Blevins, and wife Kristie, Davenport, IA; his mother Enid Blevins of Joplin, and his 5 grandchildren : Taylor, Avery, Adison, Blake and Kinley.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 25th at 11:00 a.m. at Parker Mortuary with family receiving friends starting at 9:00 a.m. up to service time.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Randy’s name to the Animal Rescue of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
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