of Detroit, formerly of Flint and Ortonville; died November 24, 2015. He was 72. Born September 2, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Joseph and Ilene (nee: Maddern) French. He is survived by five brothers and sisters, Gary (Cinda) French, Sandra (Donald) Bowen, Jami (Steve) Allen, Sue (Don) Hill and Sally Swayne; also survived by his cherished Aunt, Louise J. Hutchins along with numerous nieces and nephews. Randell was a veteran of the U.S. Army-Vietnam. He retired from GM V-8 Engine Plant in Flint. He was a life member of the Ortonville Masonic Lodge #339 F amp; AM. He worked with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the Detroit Institute of Arts.