D. Randall “Randy” King, Jr. Sunday, October 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Linda King for 52 years; beloved father of Laura (Rhyan) Sorenson; beloved papa of Makenzie and Ellie; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan and Mizzou Tigers fan and avid golfer. Randy was a dedicated school psychologist for over 35 years. Founding member and past president of Missouri Association of school psychologist.
Services: Memorial visitation at Faith Lutheran Church 6101 Telegraph Road (63129) Thursday, October 17, 9am until service 11am. Concludes at church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crisis Aid International on Telegraph Rd. or Faith Lutheran Church in Oakville, MO. Arrangements By Kutis South County Chapel.
We will miss you, Randy. You were very formative in my career, as an early career School Psychologist. You taught me many things about life and Psychological testing. I enjoyed your passion for sports- golf and basketball, etc. I enjoyed our time on the MASP board together. You had a very kind and gentle nature. You were strong in your faith and a leader to many. You will be missed. Peace and blessings to your family. You will be missed.
Dr. King’s legacy as a school psychologist is truly incredible. His dedication to MASP and graduate students are things I will appreciate eternally, but more importantly I will always be grateful for his kindness and encouragement he has offered over the years. I feel so fortunate to have had him as a professor and mentor in MASP. Sending so much love to his beautiful family.
Our deepest condolences to Linda, Laura and family. Randy was a fellow student and graduate at St. Margaret Mary parochial school and St. George High School.. I enjoyed conversing with him through Facebook over the years.
Farewell kind fellow Dragon.
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He was a stalwart, to his family, his profession, and to all he met. I will miss his soft gentle voice of love.
My deeply felt and most sincere condolences to Randy’s family, loved ones and countless friends. Randy was a friend and classmate at St Margaret Mary’s grammar school and St. George High School in Chicago. He was a wonderful classmate and man. He will be deeply missed.
King family,
Very sorry to hear about Randy. He was a great person, always thinking of others. I will be out of stl on the day of the service, but thinking about you.
Randy was my intern supervisor over 20 years ago. He taught me so many things that I still use today. He was a great school psychologist but also a very caring person and loved to talk about his wonderful family. My deepest condolences to your family.
My heart breaks to hear this devastating news. Randy was such a great friend and confidant . . . he touched so many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Sending prayers for the King family.
Randy was a gentle, loving soul. He added so much joy and love to all.
My sincerest condolences go out to the King family. Dr. King was a wonderful teacher and mentor during my time at UMSL in the School Psychology program. His contributions to his field will be remembered by all those who had the pleasure of learning from him and working with him.
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. Randy was one of the most wonderful and genuinely kind people I have ever met. He was always able to calm me when I was stressed. He was quick to pray for others and make everyone feel loved. I feel blessed that I was able to serve on the MASP board with Randy. His brilliance helped me grow professionally and personally. I always knew I could ask him anything and he would have some educated guidance to give me. I feel blessed to have worked side by side with him. I will miss him tremendously!!!
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. Randy was a genuine person who cared about people. Randy also was the “school psychologists” psychologist. He was the model of what a school psychologist should be. His contribution to school psychology in Missouri can’t be measured. He will be missed.
Dr. Brian Sheble
You will be missed Randy. You were such a passionate advocate for kids and for school psychology as a profession. I loved working with you on MASP and your advice and stories on our drives together.
Dr. King was my professor, and he was a gem. Endlessly patient, always sincere and very thoughtful in his approach to teaching. After grad school I still saw him yearly at the annual Jogging for Jade fundraiser, and of course since he was no longer my teacher we became Facebook friends! He always took the time to wish me happy birthday on my profile each year. I’m sure he did the same for many of us. I will miss that.
One of my favorite memories with him was during a class he taught on assessment. He was teaching us how to run a meeting with a parent to explain their child’s test results. I was terrified. We all were, although it has become second nature now. It was December, and the holidays were on our minds. It was my turn to sit with him, as the pretend parent, to talk over his pretend child’s test results. I opened by saying “Thanks so much for joining us Mr. Kringle- I know it’s a very busy time of year for you.” He stared at me for a beat – processing what I said- then burst into laughter. I can see his face in that moment so clearly in my mind.
He was such a good natured man with a gentle spirit, and it was fun that he was fun-loving. I’m saddened to hear of his passing and send sincere condolences to his family; he adored you all and spoke of you often.
Dr. King, I am wishing you a happy heavenly birthday in the style you always wished a happy birthday to me- “Jesus, peace, and blessings on your special day – happy, happy, happy! 🎉”
Sorry for your loss. Randy was always so friendly to be around. he will be missed by all.
Friends,
Randy was a dedicated family man, an adoring grandfather, and an excellent teacher and mentor to current and future school psychologists. I enjoyed collaborating with him for 15 years at UMSL, MASP, and in the schools.
My sincere condolences to Linda, Laura, Rhyan, and the entire King Family.
Randy, thanks for sharing your gifts, and Godspeed.
Mike Bahr
Remember good times with Linda and Randy. Lake Michigan with our kids playing in the sand, visits in my yellow vw from Chicago to St Louis and a very hot Cardinals ballgame are among the best times. To Linda and Laura (and your family Laura) my prayers for peace are with you.
Mrs. King, Laura, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. I enjoyed meeting Randy when Laura was a student of mine at Blades. Then I had the opportunity to work with Randy as he evaluated my students at Blades. Randy’s insight, observations, dedication, and professionalism were just a few characteristics of Randy I admired. Randy was also very kind and appreciative of me as Laura’s teacher and as a colleague. Heaven gained an amazing man. Prayers to you all.
Dawn Meyer
Sending my deepest condolences to the King family. Randy is an incredible human being who always put God first followed closely by his family. He was an excellent teacher and fellow colleague in school psychology and I will Always be grateful our paths have crossed in this lifetime.
To the family of Dr. King,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I was one of the many school psychology students who had the opportunity to learn from him and his great experience. He was a great teacher and I learned so much from him that I use in my practice today. I’ll always remember his kindness and how he liked almost all of my Facebook posts and wished me well on my birthdays. I’ll miss him dearly. I wanted to share a quick message to make sure you all knew how he impacted me and how his professional legacy lives on through his students.
Take care during this difficult time! Sending love,
Ashley Link
Rip thank you for all u did for me and my grandpa thank you so much for helping our family we are blessed to knew u
My love for Randy and Linda goes back to pre-graduation and pre-marriage days. Reading these memories comforts me because I just now read that his early intentions and idealism remained with him untarnished throughout the decades. So much good happened because of Randy’s short time with all of us.