Mr. Johnny Randolph, age 79, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Thursday August 19, 2021 at the local hospital.

He was born March 26, 1942 in Nashville, TN, a son of the late Walter and Elvie Swaggerty Randolph. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest, James, Robert, Frank and Ronald Randolph.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy Randolph of the residence; sons and daughter-in-law, Rodney Randolph of Dalton, GA, Michael and Melissa Randolph of Chatsworth, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Leisa Faye and Luther Bedwell of Dalton, GA, Carol and Darrell Sullivan of Cleveland, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Diane Randolph of Plainville, GA, Jessie and Judy Randolph of Dalton, GA, Sam and Judy Randolph of Cohutta, GA, Judy Randolph of Calhoun, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Alice and George Motley of Dalton, GA, Betty Motley of Cohutta, GA; sister-in-law, Dianne Randolph of Cohutta, GA; grandchildren, Cody Vineyard, Jacob Sullivan, Tamara Bedwell;  8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held Thursday August 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Cohutta Hills Community Cemetery with Reverend Sam Randolph officiating.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002. www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org