Randal G. Carnahan, better known as Randy, of Packsaddle, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Hot Springs, Arkansas with his loving family by his side. Randy was born November 3, 1952 in Dinuba, California to Richard and Marie Carnahan. He was 72 years old. Randy was a member of Packsaddle Church. He was a devout Christian who dedicated his life to serving God and working in many areas to share the gospel. He led by example to everyone he knew.
At the young age of 20, Randy married the love of his life, Janet. Together they raised 2 children and cherished being grandparents and then great grandparents. Randy was very active in the KRWA radio station and did Sunday radio. He enjoyed watching old westerns, building things, singing, telling stories, and making people laugh. Due to his love of fishing, he was given the nickname “Fish”. As many things as Randy enjoyed, his favorite was spending time with his soulmate Janet and with his family and grandchildren making memories.
Randy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Janet of the home, daughter, Kelley Hale and husband John of Booneville, Arkansas, one son, Bryan Carnahan and wife Sally of Mena, Arkansas. Poppy will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Katie Linville (Shuan), Shane Hale ( Hillary), Emily Hunt ( Evan), Hannah Hale, Jesse Carnahan, Lily Carnahan and Samantha Carnahan as well as 5 great grandchildren. Randy is also survived by his mother, Marie Carnahan, one brother Gary Carnahan (Lin) and one sister Pam Ward. Randy will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including an extended family of nieces, nephews, friends, church family and many loved ones dear to his heart.
Randy was preceded in death by his father, Richard and one brother in law, Larry Ward.
Randy’s life celebration will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Packsaddle Church with John Hale and Rev. Jeff Wilkinson officiating. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Randy’s pallbearers will be Bryan Carnahan, Jesse Carnahan, Shane Hale, Evan Hunt, Shuan Linville and Lily Carnahan.
Randy’s visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Packsaddle Church.
