John David Randolph

John David Randolph, age 76, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was a pastor of many churches for over thirty years. John started Sister Cities of Blount County and was a member for twenty years. He was a chemical engineer at Oak Ridge for 37 years and was married for 54 years. He is preceded in death by grandparents; Furman and Hattie Anderson, and parents; Stan and Ruth Randolph. He is survived by wife; Brenda Randolph, daughter; Christina and Mike DeFur, Son, Bradley and Nikki Randolph; grandchildren; Kallie Wilson, Hailee Paske (Hunter), Isaac Collins (Trinity), Elijah Randolph (Lexi Kelley), Pyper Randolph, Paige Cowden (Shayne), Amanda DeFur (Jacob Proctor), brothers; Creed Randolph, Tim Randolph (Tammy), Stan Randolph (Julie), Craig Randolph (Karen), sisters; Joyce Jacobson (Jon), Barb Thompson (Herb). The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with a service to follow at 1:00 pm with Reverend Steve Craft officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To view the service online go to https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=2e31dc7b-d930-4528-aad1-e4625e8813f5