Randolph Clark Rader
Passed: June 21, 2025
Dunbar, WV
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Randolph Clark Rader
Passed: June 21, 2025
Dunbar, WV
Obituary
Randolph Clark Rader, 69, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born on August 18, 1955, Randy lived a life marked by faith, service, and quiet dedication to the people and things he loved.
A proud 1973 graduate of Dunbar High School, Randy was a member of the school band and carried his love for music and community with him throughout his life. He began his career at the South Charleston stamping plant and later dedicated 30 years of service to NGK / Niterra Manufacturing, where his work ethic and reliability earned him deep respect.
Randy was a man of deep faith. He was a long-time member of Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church and, later, an active and beloved member of South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene. He served in leadership with Celebrate Recovery and found spiritual fellowship and purpose in home Bible study groups, including 24/7 and Eyes on Tomorrow.
Randy had a generous spirit and a servant’s heart. He served on the Board of Directors for the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department and was a proud member of the Dunbar Masonic Lodge. His dedication to growth—both personal and literal—was evident in his work as a Master Gardener and in the quiet joy he found caring for his cherished bonsai trees.
He is survived by his siblings, William Rader Jr., Angela Beil, and Cheryl Rader, and son, Jason Rader.
No services are planned at this time.
Condolences may be sent to his family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
6 responses to Randolph Clark Rader
Kathy McKinley says:
July 2, 2025
I’m so sorry to learn of Randy’s passing. He was a gentle soul. He encouraged me to give Master Gardening a chance and he helped recycle & donate to many nonprofits. He will be missed.
Jackie Hallinan says:
June 27, 2025
I am so sorry. Randy was a wonderful kind man. I knew him through Master Gardeners.
Douglas and Dorothy Knotts says:
June 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Randy was great person and coworker our thoughts and prayers are with the family!!
Michelle Osborne says:
June 26, 2025
My husband and I took membership classes with Randy at SC First Church. He was always so kind and gentle. We are so sorry to hear of his passing, but have great faith he is rejoicing with his Lord and Savior now. Prayers for peace.
Dr. Randy Robinson says:
June 26, 2025
Jason, I am sorry for your loss. I did not know your father well but I saw him at all your high school games. I know he was very proud of you. People that knew him well always spoke to what a good person he was. In reading his obituary I can see why they felt that way. The other members of the SAHS Hall of Fame committee also send their condolences. Prayers will continue to be with you.
Dr. Randy Robinson