Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rountree, Randy L. December 4, 2008
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Hastings Reminder - Dec. 4, 2008


BELLEVUE- Randy L. Rountree, age 58, of Bellevue passed away Thursday, December 
4, 2008 at his Bellevue home with his family at his side.

Randy was born in Ionia, on June 22, 1950, the son of the late Henry and 
Juanieta (Gee) Rountree.

Randy spent his younger years growing up in the Lyons-Muir area, then completed 
his education in the Portland and hastings area.

He continued his education by attending national Institute Technology where he 
studied Robotics. 

He was the husband of Patricia (Robbins) Rountree. The couple was married in 
Middleville in 1982.

Randy and Pat attended school together in Lyons-Muir and were reunited when 
Randy purchased a piece of well drilling equipment from Pat’s family.

The couple lived in the Middleville area until 1994 when they relocated to the 
Bellevue area.

Randy’s working career consisted of driving truck in his younger days, well 
drilling which he started when he was 14 years of age, and installing and 
servicing mechanical equipment for Bel-Aire Heating and Cooling which he did 
for approximately 15 years until retiring in 2002.

Randy was an outdoors-man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also an avid 
NASCAR fan and could be found every Sunday watching the race. He favored the 
more seasoned drivers like Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace and Dale Earnhardt.

Along with his wife Pat, the couple enjoyed travelling together and visited 
Florida on several occasions to visit their family.

Randy’s true love however was spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

Randy is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Pat; three daughters, Tammi 
(Michael) Ellis, Tammy (Bill) Harrison, Annette LaBine; a son, Bruce LaBine, a 
sister Lorraine McKelvey; three brothers, Alan (Carol) Rountree, Kenneth 
(Shirley) Rountree, Robert Rountree and several nieces and nephews. He is also 
survived by his five grandchildren; Caleb LaBine, Dustin and Britney Harrison, 
and Jacob and Joshua Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Tucker, William Rountree, and 
James Rountree, and his brother-in-law Max McKelvey.

Funeral services will be at The Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville, at noon on 
Monday, December 8, 2008 with Pastor Edna Miller officiating.

The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service 
beginning at 11 a.m.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Angels of 
Mercy Hospice.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in 
Nashville. 



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