Randy Howard Coykendall

Randy Howard Coykendall, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Monroe, NC on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Randy was born on January 31, 1945 to Howard Leon Coykendall and Erma (Densmore) Coykendall in Olean, New York. Randy overcame the challenges of being a deaf mute and graduated from The Rochester School for the Deaf in 1963. Randy lived in Corning, NY for most of his adult life and spent most of that time working as a custodian at 171 Cedar Arts Center. He loved hunting and fishing. He was an avid bowler and when not working, could often be found at the bowling alley or riding his bicycle around town. He had a big love for the New York Yankees and both the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants. He was also very interested in astronomy. One of his best times was when he was able to watch the space shuttle launch live in Cocoa Beach, FL in 1992. When Randy moved to NC in 2004 he lived at Tillinghast Place Apartments, a deaf and hard of hearing community. He made lots of friends, joined a bowling league and enjoyed his time there. He moved into an assisted living facility in October of 2019. Randy was predeceased by his parents and his older brother, Gary Scott Coykendall and his sister, Dixie Lee Coykendall. He is survived by his siblings Gayle (Bill) Angle of Monroe, NC, Carter (Garry) Coykendall of Monroe, NC, Shellie (Douglas) Russell of Kannapolis, NC and Jodie (Mike) Antone of Monroe, NC along with many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, and even some Great, Great Nieces and Nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale Union Park who helped make Randy happy and comfortable in his last years. He adored all of you. At this time, there are no plans for a service. A private service for the family will be held at a later date. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Randy, we ask that you consider the National Association of the Deaf (www.NAD.org). Online condolences may be made www.gordonfuneralservice.com. Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Coykendall family.