Randy Dean Test was born September 12, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Floyd Elmer and Barbara Jean (Beaver) Test.

He was raised in Knoxville and as a young man he began a career in construction. Randy worked in commercial construction all of his life, retiring from Manatts in 2022. In his spare time, Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing and sprint car races. He was a very social person, and he made friends wherever he went. Randy’s greatest joy was his family and he cherished spending time with them, especially his grandkids.

Randy passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Accura of Knoxville at the age of 63 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Barbara.

Those left to cherish Randy’s memory include his wife, Vicky; daughter, Michele Laxson and her children: Blade, Coltin, Ashtin and Dawson; son, Lee (Kristi) Francis and his children: Randy (Sarah), Taelor and Jenna; 3 great-grandchildren: Audra, Archie and Emersyn; siblings: Rickie (Sue) Test and Rosalie (Roy) Roland and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.


Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date.