Reverend Dr. Randolph Phillip Waugh Winston Salem, North Carolina Obituary

Reverend Dr. Randolph Phillip Waugh

<p>The Reverend Dr. Randolph Phillip Waugh, 77, of Clemmons, NC died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 16, 2023.Randy was born December 19, 1945 in Greensboro, NC to Ray Paschal and Grace Sprinkle Waugh. He graduated from High Point University in 1968 and Duke Divinity School in 1971. Soon after graduation from Divinity School, he married Brenda Souther on June 19, 1971. Randy and Brenda shared 51 wonderful years of marriage.</p><p><br></p><p>Rev. Dr. Waugh was an ordained Minister in the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. He served churches in the following areas: Monroe, Charlotte, Statesville, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. In 1998, he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from High Point University, which is awarded to select professionals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to ministry and theology. Randy was known for revitalizing churches and admired by many for his warm personality and ability to personally connect with the congregations which he served.</p><p><br></p><p>Randy’s favorite pastimes included playing golf with friends and his two sons, cheering on the Duke Blue Devils, listening to 50’s classic tunes, and exploring new areas in our beautiful state. Randy’s proudest achievement was his role as a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather (“Pop-Pop”) who cherished spending time with his beloved family.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, David Paschal Waugh. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Waugh; children Brian Waugh (Kendra), Mark Waugh and Kathryn Ruckart (Jim); grandchildren, Will Thompson, Ashley Thompson, and Phillip Ruckart; and sister Gloria Griggs.</p><p><br></p><p>The memorial service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church at 11am on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Rev. Jeremy Pegram and Rev. Dr. Glenn Kinken will officiate the service. The family will receive friends immediately after the service from 12-1pm at Centenary United Methodist church. Interment will follow at approximately 1:30pm in Forsyth Memorial Park.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Clemmons Food Pantry on 2660 Neudorf Road in Clemmons, NC, or to a charity of your own choice.</p>
December 19, 1945 - March 16, 202312/19/194503/16/2023
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Barbara Peterson
July 13, 2023
May God give you comfort and peace. Brenda Mark Brian and Catherine. Love
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Bill Melson
March 24, 2023
Randy was the absolute best pastor I have ever known. His time at Memorial in Charlotte is filled with wonderful memories and sermons. I vividly remember many of his sermons. I repeat many of his object stories.
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Lisa Davis
March 23, 2023
Rev. Dr. Randy pastored Maple Springs as I graduated from high school and entered undergraduate. He pastored with a characteristic calm and steadfast witness of faith that was unmistakably his own. He lives on in the impact he made in my life, lives of so many. Always a ... Continue Reading
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Jim & Holly Grobe
March 23, 2023
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It’s hard to find best friends, but Randy was truly one of ours. He brought light into the world and made life so meaningful. He was not simply a good man, Randy was one of the very, very best. He was a tremendous blessing and will live on forever i... Continue Reading
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Mary Jane Armfield
March 22, 2023
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Mary Jane Armfield
March 22, 2023
Brenda and family, you are in my heart and thoughts and prayers today as you say good-bye to Randy. Wish I could have been there with you. Randy was a true gentleman and a wonderful minister. Not too long ago, he phoned me to see how I was getting along without my Jer... Continue Reading
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Jane ReynoldS
March 21, 2023
Brenda my heart goes out to all of you and your family. Such a loss. Just always had a wonderful smile. We hold lots of good memories. Love Jane Reynolds
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Allan Culberson
March 21, 2023
I'm so sad and sorry to hear about Randy. I remember all the great times we had playing golf at Asheville's Municipal Golf Course back in the 1960's and 1970's. I later moved out of town and then in 1984 moved to Charlotte where he was a pastor there, of course we rekind... Continue Reading
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Lisa Johnson
March 21, 2023
A Sweet guy he would take a group of Umar Hopper Housetoo maple Springs Church. When are van was broken down. Condolences too the family
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Anonymous
March 21, 2023
With loving memories of "Reverend Dr. Randolph Phillip Waugh", It will be my honor to continue placing flowers at the Waugh grave site.
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