Randy A. Waite, Jr., 53, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Union City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Grand Rapids.
Randy will be cremated and a private family ceremony will be held at a later date.
The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation of Union City.
Randy was born January 11, 1972 to Randy Alan and Patricia Lee (Walston) Waite, Sr. in Hillsdale, Michigan. He attended Union City High School with the Class of 1990. He loved to run track when he was in school and still holds a record.
Randy worked several construction jobs in various places and ran his own roofing company in Missouri for a while. He was also part of the South Bend Carpenter’s Union in Indiana before moving to Grand Rapids.
Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and he loved his dogs. He was very creative and he made jewelry and crafts using Petosky stones. He planned to show off his talent in the ArtPrize in Grand Rapids this next season.
Randy is survived by his parents, Randy Waite, Sr. of Burlington and Patricia Henderson of Perrysburg, OH; his daughter, Savannah Parish of Lansing; his grandson, Karmello LeGardye of Lansing; his siblings; Michelle Zigray of Toledo, OH, Rene Hunt of Jonesville, Nicole Henderson of Ypsilanti, and Matthew Waite of Lansing; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial donations can be made to Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation, P.O. Box 161, Union City, MI 49094 to assist with final expenses.
Please visit www.lighthousefuneral.com to share memories, pictures and videos with the family.
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