Charles Clayton Randolph

Charles Clayton “Chicken” Randolph, 91, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 peacefully surrounded by family. He was born on April 1, 1934, in Waldron, Arkansas, to John Randolph and Nancy Jane (Thompson) Randolph. Charles was raised with strong values of faith, family, and hard work. He graduated from Central High School in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life, Margaret “Estelle” Randolph, in 1954 in Sallisaw. Together they built a life founded on devotion, perseverance, and service to others. A lifelong businessman, Charles owned and operated restaurants and was well known for his integrity, leadership, and dedication to his work. He was actively involved in his community, serving as a Freemason with Lodge Alpha 12 in Fort Gibson, an Honorary Member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and a Board Member of American Bank of Oklahoma. Charles generously gave his time and support to numerous organizations and was respected for his willingness to help anyone in need. Charles will be remembered for his generous spirit, dedication to his family, and the countless lives he touched throughout his years. His legacy of service and love will continue through all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nancy Randolph; his beloved wife, Margaret “Estelle” Randolph; siblings, Billy Randolph, Grady Randolph, Helen McGlothlin, Doris Lattimore and Linda Allen; and son, Paul Randolph. Charles is survived by his children, Charlie Randolph Jr. and wife Deanne of Muskogee; Susan Randolph; grandchildren, Charlie Randolph III and wife Kylie of Coweta, Austin Jackson of Broken Arrow, OK, Jimmie Harris, Holly Stern and husband Bill, and Levi Randolph; great-grandchildren, Sean, Ryan, Lucus, Liam, Stella, Kyler Christian, Bethany, Jayden, Rowdy, Cruz, Mia and soon to be Charlie Randolph IV; siblings, Peggy Folsom of Severy, KS, and Larry Randolph of Sallisaw; and many other family members and friends. A celebration of Charles’ life will be 10AM, Monday, December 15, 2025 at Muskogee First Assembly of God with Dr. Steve Rose officiating. Interment will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma with Charlie Randolph Jr., Kyler Stern, Charlie Randolph III, Jimmie Harris, Bill Stern and Levi Randolph serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Robinson, Bill Inhofe, Charlie Cheek, Robin Adair and Jerry Rains.

Charles Clayton Randolph

April 1, 1934 - December 9, 2025