loved playing card games, dominoes and sharing time with his family and friends. He loved to fish, cook mostly BBQ. He worked as a Chef at Denny's Restaurant in his earlier years. Randolph is survived by his children; Michelle Rogers, Pika Carpenter, Ulonda Carpenter, Randolph Perkins and Terrence Carpenter. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; siblings Johnnie (Sabrina) Carpenter, Linda (Lorenzo) Carter, Steven Carpenter, Byron (Natalie) Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Douglas (Robin) Carpenter and Dennis Carpenter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Raymond Carpenter and grandson Jalian Rogers/Dickson; sisters Charlotte Carpenter and Sheila Carpenter; brother Dr. Donald Carpenter; sisters-in-law Elizabeth Carpenter and Sandra Carpenter. Randolph will be with us all still in love and family. He will always be watching over us. He didn't tell us how to live; he lived and let us watch him do it. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date to honor his life and legacy.