Lawrence Randall “Randy” Chestnutt

April 3, 1967 - October 16, 2012
Lawrence Randall “Randy” Chestnutt

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Lawrence Randall “ Randy” Chestnutt, son of Lawrence Lee and Judy Blanton Chestnutt left this earth for his heavenly reward on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter in Wilmington, NC after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in New Hanover Co., on April 3, 1967. Randy attended New Hanover High School. Randy loved being outside in God’s world fishing and hunting and he especially loved playing his guitar and singing with the voice that God gave him.

Surviving in addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Kimberly Sue Newton of Castle Hayne, NC and Tammy Lee Locke of Warner Robbins, GA; nephew, Wesley Aaron Gore of Castle Hayne, NC; two nieces, Ashley Danille Locke of GA and Lynsi Paige Newton of Castle Hayne, NC; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many many friends.

A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Long Creek Baptist Church, 5131 Malpass Corner Rd., Burgaw, NC with Pastor W.L. Bateman officiating.

Special thanks to his life long friends, Jonathan, Joseph and Charlie Wallace. And special friends, Lisa Autry Oxendine and Wendy Hartwig.

A very special thanks to the staff of Lower Cape Fear & LifeCareCenter for their kindness and caring during this time.

Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099


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  • October 23, 2012
    Phillip Rhodes says:
    Sorry for your loss. Have not seen him in many years. back in c.b search and rescueaj547

  • October 25, 2012
    Dale & Tootsie Stevens says:
    Larry & Judy, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Dale & Tootsie Stevens Carolina Beach

  • October 26, 2012
    David & Buddy says:
    Sorry Larry and Judy for your loss of Randy. I know its big loss for the two of you to deal with. For you loved him very much and he knew that, he was lucky to have the two of you. God Bless you, LOVE BUDDY AND DAVID

  • October 20, 2012
    MARY ANN BRYAN says:
    I'M SORRY TO HEAR HIM GO. I KNOWN HIM FROM SUNSET JR. HIGH. HE WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY TO TALK TO. I KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU AND HE WILL BE MISSED.

  • October 21, 2012
    Sherri Fuson says:
    I know alot of hearts are breaking of our loss of Randy. He has touched more lives than we know. I know we will see him again some day. And I look forward till that day. Prayers for his family and friends.