Irvin 'Randy' Randall McNelly

December 30, 1954 - March 12, 2018

Mr. Irvin "Randy" McNelly died peacefully on March 12, 2018, at the age of 63 in Runnelstown MS. Randy is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ivan and Jennifer McNelly of Petal MS; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Stephanie McNelly of Petal MS; and daughter and son-in-law, Lanan and Shaun Brewer of Runnelstown MS; 3 sisters--Karen Nanney of Marion NC; Lisa Extine of Hattiesburg MS; and Sheila Harrison of Bentonville AR; 2 brothers--James Miller of Buck Creek MS; and Joe Mark McNelly of Texas; 5 grandchildren--Mabry Spinks, Aiden McNelly, Leslie Anderson, Lindsey McNelly and Ian McNelly. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Irvin "Mac" McNelly of Bentonville AR; mother, Bonnie Miller of Buck Creek MS, and brother, Ivan Francis McNelly. Randy was born on Dec. 30, 1954, in Bentonville AR. He was a loving father and grandfather "Papa" to his children and grandchildren. He proudly gave his life to Christ and was baptized Nov. 21, 2015. He was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church. He along with Howard Beasley, founded a monthly, faith-based Meeting People for Christ. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Runnelstown First Baptist Church from 5 - 8 PM. Funeral will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018, also at Runnelstown First Baptist at 10 AM. Burial to follow at Runnelstown First Baptist Cemetery. Services will be led by his friend and pastor, Bro. Herbert Wiggers. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Randy's life. Flowers and condolences can be sent to Runnelstown First Baptist Church located at 9211 Hwy 42, Petal MS.