Randy "Shorty" Christian

Randy "Shorty" Christian obituary

Randy "Shorty" Christian

Randy Christian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collins-Burke Funeral Home on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Douglas R. Christian, age 63 of Parrish, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at his residence. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Johnny Martin will officiate. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by his Father-Bruce Christian; Son-Brandon Christian; Sister-Tina Christian. He is survived by his Mother-Shirley Christian; Daughters-Ashley Odom and Maleah Christian; Brothers-Wesley Dale Christian and Darin Lynn Christian; 3 Grandchildren.

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