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 20, 2012
    James Blanton,Sr.-uncle says:
    I loved you very much, Son.

  • October 17, 2012
    Jennifer H MacNeish says:
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Randy is at peace in God's hands. May God bless you all during this difficult time.

  • October 19, 2012
    steve Jackson says:
    Kim, I am so sorry for you and all the family for losing your brother so young. We're with you! Steve

  • October 24, 2012
    vernon mathis says:
    randy was a good friend who i have known since the years at sunset jr high and the sunset skating rink. r.i.p my good friend.

  • October 22, 2012
    melissa corbett & chris prosser says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at the time.