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| - [[walter_mark_randall|Walter Mark Randall]] (b. August 26, 1963) | - [[walter_mark_randall|Walter Mark Randall]] (b. August 26, 1963) |
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| Patt's father, Ernest Brady, gave the couple a plot of land located 1 block away from the welding shop. Clarke designed and had a house built upon the land - sitting atop a hill overlooking the house that Ernest and Irene Brady lived in at that time. In January, 1964 (shortly after Walter Mark Randall was born), they moved into the new house, located at: 158 Patsy Drive, Toccoa, Georgia 30577. | Patt's father, Ernest Brady, gave the couple a plot of land located 1 block away from the welding shop. Clarke designed and had a house built upon the land - sitting atop a hill overlooking the house that Ernest and Irene Brady lived in at that time. In January 1964 (shortly after Walter Mark Randall was born), they moved into the new house, located at 158 Patsy Drive, Toccoa, Georgia 30577. |
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| Every Thanksgiving, the family would gather for Thanksgiving dinner at the Brady house. And gather there again for Christmas eve dinner (followed by opening "early" Christmas presents). Later that same evening (usually about 9:00pm), Clarke's family would continue the Christmas eve celebrations at the home of his best friend, Neil Pruitt (a short distance away). This typically included a fireworks display at the Pruitt home (of which Clarke coordinated). On Christmas day, after opening presents from Santa Claus, Clarke would drive his family to celebrate a Christmas lunch with his parents and siblings in Lavonia, GA (a 30 minute drive). | Every Thanksgiving, the family would gather for Thanksgiving dinner at the Brady house. And gather there again for Christmas Eve dinner (followed by opening "early" Christmas presents). Later that same evening (usually about 9:00 pm), Clarke's family would continue the Christmas Eve celebrations at the home of his best friend, Neil Pruitt (about a 10-minute drive away). This typically included a fireworks display at the Pruitt home (of which Clarke coordinated). On Christmas day, after opening presents from Santa Claus, Clarke would drive his family to celebrate a Christmas lunch with his parents and siblings in Lavonia, GA (a 30-minute drive). |
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| During this time Clarke became a member of the "Toccoa Country Club" (where he was an avid golfer - often with Don Whitehead, Walt Daves & Dermon Harvey). Patt and Clarke would often play golf with Hugh & Patt Setzer. Patt Randall was a member of the "Ladies Golf Association" at "Toccoa Country Club" - a group of women who played golf every Tuesday. In fact, "Toccoa Country Club" was used for [[richard_clarke_randall|Richard Clarke Randall]]'s marriage to Lee Ormond Wade on June 9, 1990. | During this time Clarke became a member of the "Toccoa Country Club" (where he was an avid golfer - often with Don Whitehead, Walt Daves & Dermon Harvey). Patt and Clarke would often play golf with Hugh & Patt Setzer. Patt Randall was a member of the "Ladies Golf Association" at "Toccoa Country Club" - a group of women who played golf every Tuesday. In fact, "Toccoa Country Club" was used for [[richard_clarke_randall|Richard Clarke Randall]]'s marriage to Lee Ormond Wade on June 9, 1990. |
| When a chapter of the Jaycettes was created in Stephens County (approx. 1968-1969), Patt immediately joined as an active member. Both Clarke and "Patt" continued to be active in the Jaycees as "non-members". Clarke and "Patt" were also active when the Stephens County Jaycees hosted the Hawaii Jaycees attending the 1972 National Convention held in Atlanta, GA. | When a chapter of the Jaycettes was created in Stephens County (approx. 1968-1969), Patt immediately joined as an active member. Both Clarke and "Patt" continued to be active in the Jaycees as "non-members". Clarke and "Patt" were also active when the Stephens County Jaycees hosted the Hawaii Jaycees attending the 1972 National Convention held in Atlanta, GA. |
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| During 1972 the Georgia Jaycees (including Clarke and "Patt") were extremely active in supporting [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Nunn|Sam Nunn]](D) in his bid for the U.S. Senate. After the election (about 1973), Gene Bishop (the Administrative Assistant for the Georgia 8th District U.S. Congressional Representative W.S. Stuckey, Jr.) invited Clarke Randall's family to stay at his home in Washington, D.C. and tour the Capitol. | During 1972 the Georgia Jaycees (including Clarke and "Patt") was extremely active in supporting [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Nunn|Sam Nunn]](D) in his bid for the U.S. Senate. After the election (about 1973), Gene Bishop (the Administrative Assistant for the Georgia 8th District U.S. Congressional Representative W.S. Stuckey, Jr.) invited Clarke Randall's family to stay at his home in Washington, D.C., and tour the Capitol. |
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| Clarke was also an active member of the "[[http://www.elks.org/|Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]]" (BPOE 1820 - Toccoa Lodge). | Clarke was also an active member of the "[[http://www.elks.org/|Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]]" (BPOE 1820 - Toccoa Lodge). |
| During the early '70s, Clarke went into partnership with Ernest Brady (his father-in-law) purchasing "Toccoa Industrial Sales". Clarke was placed in charge of running the Industrial Sales Business. | During the early '70s, Clarke went into partnership with Ernest Brady (his father-in-law) purchasing "Toccoa Industrial Sales". Clarke was placed in charge of running the Industrial Sales Business. |
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| During the 1973-1975 Clarke enjoyed "off-road" motorcycling (on a Yamaha 250cc trail bike) with Richard Randall (first on a Yamaha 90cc trail bike and later on a Yamaha 125cc trail bike) almost every weekend. They typically rode in the Yonah Dam area, up Panther creek, along the Tugaloo river area to the Tallulah Falls / Talulah Gorge area (often following old logging roads). Sometimes crossing over into South Carolina. | During 1973-1975 Clarke enjoyed "off-road" motorcycling (on a Yamaha 250cc trail bike) with Richard Randall (first on a Yamaha 90cc trail bike and later on a Yamaha 125cc trail bike) almost every weekend. They typically rode in the Yonah Dam area, up Panther Creek, along the Tugaloo River area to the Tallulah Falls / Talulah Gorge area (often following old logging roads). Sometimes crossing over into South Carolina. |
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| Shortly thereafter, Clarke went into partnership with Ernest Brady (his father-in-law) and Harry McDonald to purchase the manufacturing company, "Core Metal Products" (which was in foreclosure). The company was renamed "BMR Fabricators". Later, Clarke and Ernest Brady had a disagreement which resulted in Clarke "firing" Earnest Brady from "BMR Fabricators"; who in turn "fired" Clarke from "Brady Welding, Co."! Clarke made an offer to Earnest Brady to "buy out" his interest in "BMR Fabricators". Brady refused. About a year later, Ernest Brady needed to borrow money for the business... but couldn't get a loan without Clarke's signature. Clarke refused to sign, so Ernest Brady made an offer to "buy out" Clarke's interest in "BMR Fabricators". Clarke accepted the offer. "BMR Fabricators" was later sold and became "Gem Southeast". | Shortly thereafter, Clarke went into partnership with Ernest Brady (his father-in-law) and Harry McDonald to purchase the manufacturing company, "Core Metal Products" (which was in foreclosure). The company was renamed "BMR Fabricators" ("BMR" stood for Brady, McDonald & Randall). Later, Clarke and Ernest Brady had a disagreement which resulted in Clarke "firing" Earnest Brady from "BMR Fabricators" (the "BMR" stood for Brady, McDonald & Randall); who in turn "fired" Clarke from "Brady Welding, Co."! Clarke made an offer to Earnest Brady to "buy out" his interest in "BMR Fabricators". Brady refused. About a year later, Ernest Brady needed to borrow money for the business... but couldn't get a loan without Clarke's signature. Clarke refused to sign, so Ernest Brady made an offer to "buy out" Clarke's interest in "BMR Fabricators". Clarke accepted the offer. "BMR Fabricators" was later sold and became "Gem Southeast". |
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| Clarke took a year "off" to re-assess his priorities and decide what his next career path should be. He then became President of "[[http://www.franklininsuranceinc.com/|Franklin Insurance Agency]]" (for Mr. Shurett Whitworth - Secretary & Treasurer) in Lavonia, GA (in the [[http://www.northeastgabank.com/|Northeast Georgia Bank]] building). Clarke then worked with Mr. Shurett Whitworth to expand "Franklin Insurance Company" by acquiring competing insurance agencies in Toccoa, GA (which reduced Clarke's travel), Elberton, GA and Clarksville, GA. Clarke then became manager of the "Franklin Insurance Company" Toccoa office. Clarke worked for "Franklin Insurance Company" for 25 years, at which time he retired. | Clarke took a year "off" to re-assess his priorities and decide what his next career path should be. Then, in 1976, he became President of "[[http://www.franklininsuranceinc.com/|Franklin Insurance Agency]]" (for Mr. Shurett Whitworth - Secretary & Treasurer) in Lavonia, GA (in the [[http://www.northeastgabank.com/|Northeast Georgia Bank]] building). Clarke then worked with Mr. Shurett Whitworth to expand "Franklin Insurance Company" by acquiring competing insurance agencies in Toccoa, GA (which reduced Clarke's travel), Elberton, GA, and Clarksville, GA. Clarke then became manager of the "Franklin Insurance Company" Toccoa office. |
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| When returning from a trip to Saint Martin, Clarke and Patt decided to open "Toccoa Travel Agency". This was to help offset their own love of travel. They traveled throughout the Caribbean; Jamaica (about 3 times a year for several years - typically for Valentines Day, July 4th and Halloween), Saint Martin, Antigua, BVIs, US Virgin Islands, Cancun Mexico, etc. | When returning from a trip to Saint Martin, Clarke and Patt decided to open "Toccoa Travel Agency". This was to help offset their own love of travel. They traveled throughout the Caribbean; Jamaica (about 3 times a year for several years - typically for Valentine's Day, July 4th, and Halloween), Saint Martin, Antigua, BVIs, US Virgin Islands, Cancun Mexico, etc. |
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| During 1994, Clarke (who had recently quit smoking cigarettes) was diagnosed with bladder cancer (a common cancer for smokers). His treatment involved surgery (in January 1995) followed by doctors injecting Typhoid (as a form of chemotherapy) directly into his bladder (as Typhoid had been proven to attack cancer cells). Of course this also required Clarke to then be treated for Typhoid. In some rare cases, the medication to treat Typhoid can cause a heart arrhythmia; which Clarke developed. With Clarke now cancer-free, he was left taking medication for the resulting heart arrhythmia. | During 1994, Clarke (who had recently quit smoking cigarettes) was diagnosed with bladder cancer (a common cancer for smokers). His treatment involved surgery (in January 1995) followed by doctors injecting Typhoid (as a form of chemotherapy) directly into his bladder (as Typhoid had been proven to attack cancer cells). Of course, this also required Clarke to then be treated for Typhoid. In some rare cases, the medication to treat Typhoid can cause a heart arrhythmia; which Clarke developed. With Clarke now cancer-free, he was left taking medication for the resulting heart arrhythmia. |
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| ===== Retirement ===== | After working for "Franklin Insurance Company" for 19 years, and with consideration to his recent battle with cancer, he retired in 1995 (at age 60). |
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| After retirement (approx. 1997), Clarke and Patt purchased an RV to travel across the U.S. (Sept. 1997), where they eventually settled for five years in Key West, FL (at 6700 Maloney Avenue, Key West, FL 33040). Unfortunately, the medication for his heart arrhythmia became ineffective, forcing him to have a heart pace-maker. Also, during their time in Key West, FL, Patt had begun developing some early symptoms associated with dementia. Clarke and Patt sold the RV and returned to Toccoa where they rented an apartment (at 18 Destination Drive, Toccoa, GA 30577, in a complex called "Andrew's Apartments"). | After retiring from Franklin Insurance (1995), Clarke (age 60) and Patt (age 56) purchased an RV to travel across the U.S. During Sept. 1997, they decided to settle in Key West, FL (at 6700 Maloney Avenue, Key West, FL 33040). Unfortunately, after five years the medication for Clarke's heart arrhythmia became ineffective, forcing him to have a heart pacemaker. Also, during their time in Key West, FL, Patt had begun developing some early symptoms associated with dementia. Clarke and Patt sold the RV and returned to Toccoa where they rented an apartment (at 18 Destination Drive, Toccoa, GA 30577, in a complex called "Andrew's Apartments"). |
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| Soon after settling back in Toccoa, with her dementia worsening, Patt's condition was diagnosed as [[http://www.lbda.org/node/7|"Lewy Body Dementia"]]. A short time later, Patt entered the [[http://stephenscountyhospital.com/clary-care-center/|Clary Care Center]] (at Stephens County Hospital) where she died on Sept. 28, 2006 (at age 68) from complications associated with Lewy Body Dementia. | Soon after settling back in Toccoa, with her dementia worsening, Patt's condition was diagnosed as [[http://www.lbda.org/node/7|"Lewy Body Dementia"]]. A short time later, Patt entered the [[http://stephenscountyhospital.com/clary-care-center/|Clary Care Center]] (at Stephens County Hospital) where she died on Sept. 28, 2006 (at age 68) from complications associated with Lewy Body Dementia. |
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| “Patt” Brady (b. June 9, 1938 – d. Sept. 28, 2006)((http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=125522609)), was the daughter of Ernest Lawton Brady (b. Aug. 8, 1918 – d. Sept. 3, 1987 at age 69)((http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=106201583)) and Nettie Irene Simmons Brady (b. Aug. 29, 1915 – d. Aug. 13, 1999 at age 83 from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease)((http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=80251070)). | “Patt” Brady (b. June 9, 1938 – d. Sept. 28, 2006)((http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=125522609)), was the daughter of Ernest Lawton Brady (b. Aug. 8, 1918 – d. Sept. 3, 1987, at age 69)((http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=106201583)) and Nettie Irene Simmons Brady (b. Aug. 29, 1915 – d. Aug. 13, 1999, at age 83 from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease)((http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=80251070)). |
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| [{{ :walter_clarke_randall:patricia_ann_brady_randall-tombstone.jpg?direct&800 |“Patricia Brady Randall, June 9, 1938 – September 28, 2006, Wife of: W. Clarke Randall, Sons: Richard C. Randall, W. Mark Randall")}}] | {{ :walter_clarke_randall:patricia_ann_brady_randall-tombstone.jpg?direct&800 |“Patricia Brady Randall, June 9, 1938 – September 28, 2006, Wife of: W. Clarke Randall, Sons: Richard C. Randall, W. Mark Randall")}} |
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| Shortly after Patt's death, on January 30, 2007, Clarke bought 2 duplexes (at 143 Remsdale Street, Toccoa, GA). He lived in one unit while renting out the remaining three (to provide a supplemental retirement income). His new home was very near (within walking distance of) the [[http://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodge=1820|Toccoa Elk's club]] (Lodge 1820), where he played cards (Gin) with his friends every weekday afternoon at 4:00pm. He often went to a gym in the morning and would, when timing and weather permitted, enjoy playing golf with his grand-daughter, Katie Grace Randall. | Shortly after Patt's death, on January 30, 2007, Clarke bought 2 duplexes (at 143 Remsdale Street, Toccoa, GA). He lived in one unit while renting out the remaining three (to provide a supplemental retirement income). His new home was very near (within walking distance of) the [[http://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodge=1820|Toccoa Elk's club]] (Lodge 1820), where he played cards (Gin) with his friends every weekday afternoon at 4:00 pm. For several years, Clarke often went to a gym in the morning and would, when timing and weather permitted, enjoy playing golf with his grand-daughter, Katie Grace Randall. |
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| ^Name ^Line Manager ^Job Title ^Photo | | ^Name ^Line Manager ^Job Title ^Photo | |
| |Walter Clarke Randall | | | | | |Walter Clarke Randall | | | {{ :us_flag_48_stars.png?nolink&50 |}} | |
| |Walter Baxter "Dub" Randall | Walter Clarke Randall |(1912-1989) Father | | | |Walter Baxter "Dub" Randall | Walter Clarke Randall |(1912-1989) Father | | |
| |Sara Ann Clarke| Walter Clarke Randall |Mother | | | |Sara Ann Clarke| Walter Clarke Randall |Mother | | |
| |Oliver Harrison | Elizabeth Harrison |(1812-1856) Great, Great, Great Grand Father | | | |Oliver Harrison | Elizabeth Harrison |(1812-1856) Great, Great, Great Grand Father | | |
| |Susan Stone | Elizabeth Harrison |(1813-1889) Great, Great, Great Grand Mother | | | |Susan Stone | Elizabeth Harrison |(1813-1889) Great, Great, Great Grand Mother | | |
| |Josiah Farmer | Thomas J. Farmer |(1744–1805) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Father | | | |Josiah Farmer | Thomas J. Farmer |VA (1744–1805) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Father | | |
| |Sarah Jane Newton | Thomas J. Farmer |(1744–1831) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Mother | | | |Sarah Jane Newton | Thomas J. Farmer |(1744–1831) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Mother - Christened at St. Matthew, Walsall, Stafford,England on Nov. 27, 1746| {{ :flag_of_england-1653.png?nolink&50 |}}| |
| |John Newton | Sarah Jane Newton |(1693–1775) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Father | | | |John Newton | Sarah Jane Newton |(1693–1775) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Father | {{ :flag_of_england-1653.png?nolink&50 |}}| |
| |Jane Soper | Sarah Jane Newton |(1702–1747) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Mother | | | |Jane Soper | Sarah Jane Newton |(1702–1747) Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Mother | {{ :flag_of_england-1653.png?nolink&50 |}}| |
| |Joseph William Maret | Muriel Willene “Willie” Maret |(1859-1940) Great Grand Father | | | |Joseph William Maret | Muriel Willene “Willie” Maret |(1859-1940) Great Grand Father | | |
| |Adela R. Walters| Muriel Willene “Willie” Maret |(1863-1937) Great Grand Mother | | | |Adela R. Walters| Muriel Willene “Willie” Maret |(1863-1937) Great Grand Mother | | |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> |
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| Source: {{:descendants_of_thomas_harrison.pdf|Descendants of Thomas Harrison}} | <note>Thomas Harrison was Muriel Willene “Willie” Maret's Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather. |
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| | Source: {{:descendants_of_thomas_harrison.pdf|Descendants of Thomas Harrison}}</note> |
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| | ==== Lifespans ==== |
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