Randy Ray McCandless
Randy Ray McCandless, 63, of Port Arthur, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1960, to Betty Goodwin McCandless and Kenneth McCandless, in Beaumont. Randy worked as a mechanic at the Port Neches Transportation Department. He had also worked for US Rental, Waste Management, and Louis’ Yazoo. Randy’s hobbies consisted of car repairs, mechanical work with all kinds of equipment, fishing, and watching NASCAR while drinking Budweiser with his granddog, Zailey.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah McCandless; daughter, Jessica McCandless of Orange; and numerous family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin Eugene McCandless and Ronald Jay McCandless; and granddog, Zailey.
A gathering of Mr. McCandless’ family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.

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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- November 4, 2023
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- November 4, 2023
- 2:00 pm
God Bless you Sarah and Jessica. May Randy’s precious soul rest in the arms of Jesus. We will miss his kindness and gentleness, he was so good to my dad when he worked with us at Yazoo. I will see you again my friend Love you
All of us from Fred Millers were truly sad to hear about Randy’s passing. Always joking and friendly. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Randy
I worked with Randy, way back when it was called US Rentals. He was always a Very Nice and Polite Man. I am extremely sorry for your loss Sarah and Jessica. We will be Praying for You both during this unforgettable time. God Bless You ! Love Always !
i worked with Randy here in the Port Neches Groves maintenance department, he helped me out more times than i can count! He could repair anything we brought him, he sure is going to be missed around here! I I am sending prayers for peace and comfort during this time and may the Lord surround you and your family with his grace and mercy!
What a truly awesome Human
Fun Caring and genuine good friend.
Loving Husband Father Brother and Son .
Praying for comfort for my
sweet Mimi and Jessica
Love you much
I’m so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing.
I didn’t know him for very long but he helped me with the children on my bus. He would talk with them and you could tell the students liked him. He was a sweet man, and will be missed by so many.
Sarah, family I’m speechless lost for words, my heart is broken so so sorry for your loss of a great man whom loved the lord , his family , life y’all’s bond was meant and will always be eternal. he may be absent in sight but, never in spirit and you Sarah and family, friends will forever carry Randy in your hearts.. may god reign down his forever peace , understanding, love as he will forever hold all of you and carry you all through your most darkest , toughest times love y’all !!!
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Larry remembers how Randy loved coming to the farm when he was a kid. Please know the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love you cousins, Larry and Sue Beauchamp