Randolph “Randy” Lewis Carder passed away peacefully at home with his family on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at the age of 59.
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Randy was born May 1, 1958, in Kansas City, Mo., to Phyllis Marie (Macy) and Conrad Len Carder. Randy was a 1976 graduate of Gallatin R-5 High School, and a member of the First Christian Church in Gallatin.
On Aug. 14, 1991, he married Kimberly Sue Thompson. They made their home in Kearney. Together they spent as much time as possible with their children and grandchildren, making beautiful memories.
Randy was determined to pass on his legacy of balancing hard work and family time to his kids. His children remember him as a driven father who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
He enjoyed swimming with the grandkids, Ford trucks, ultralight planes, football, weightlifting, orange pop, and his favorite devotional was “Jesus Calling.”
Randy worked at General Motors for 11 years before working 24 years at Kansas City Ford assembly plant where he retired in 2017. He took great pride in his work. He was a member of local UAW 249.
Randy is survived by his wife Kimberly; daughter, Stacy (Tom) Brecht of Santa Clarita, Calif.; sons, Bryan (Beth) Lukehart of St. Joseph, and Tyler (Megan) Lukehart of Kearney; his pride and joy, seven grandchildren, Alexis, Colton, Austin, Brady, Tucker, Charlotte and Bradley; brothers, Carl (Sherri), William (Grace) Carder of Gallatin; and one sister, Mary Sue Carder of Kansas City; sister-in-law Jacqueline (Rick) Lemoine; mother-in-law, Rebecca (Marvin) Nelson Schreiner.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Len Carder; and parents, Conrad and Phyllis (Macy) Carder.
Randy’s celebration of life was Jan. 6, 2018, at Crossroads Community Church, Kearney. Pastor Brett Toole officiated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.