Randall Lee Hughes
May 15th, 1954 – September 30th, 2024
Randall Lee Hughes passed away suddenly on Monday, September 30. He was born in Independence, MO on May 15, 1954.
He was pre deceased by his father and mother, Frank and Frieda Hughes (Cleveland).
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Melody; sons Jason (Shelly) Welch and PJ Sullivan, Granddaughters Kayle Welch, Destiny Farmer, Autumn Farmer, and Patience Farmer and Great Grandson JJ and his sister Linda Graves (Ed). He also leaves behind his best girl Gussy, a Labrador Retriever who is really missing him.
Randy graduated from University of Missouri-Rolla (now MST) in 1976. He received a Professional Engineering License from Missouri in 1980. He graduated with an MBA from Rockhurst in 1981. He started his career at Kansas City Power & Light in Engineering Generation and retired after 30 years as Manager of Generation Resource Planning. He went on to work at Independence Power & Light and retired as Manager of Rates & Planning. Randy wrote “Popular Deceptions “ and was published in 2011. He served as President of South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce in 2003 and 2004.
He was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He loved to canoe, golf, and loved any river that had water. He loved the KC Chiefs and his Frat Brothers, he made sure he never lost contact with them.
If there was an award to be given, Randy would receive it for being the best step father in the World. He was an extremely kind and generous person.
His wishes were to be cremated and have his ashes spread at Rocky Falls in Eminence, MO.
Randy was a friend, colleague and for a time my boss. The times we had together were great. Both Linda and I send our heartfelt condolences.
I’m so sorry to learn of Randy’s passing. I recall many fun times in Rolla with him and Sig Tau friends. May God envelop his family with peace and comfort.
We have been neighbors of RANDY and Melody’s for a number of years. They are wonderful neighbors. We will really miss RANDY out in the yard playing with Gussie. Our best wishes are for Melody. May the Lord put his arms around her and give her peace. We love her. Doris and Herb Foley.