Randolph “Randy” Lee Darouse Sr., 76, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, with his family by his side.

Born on September 15, 1949 in Hammond, Louisiana, Randy was the son of the late John Paul Darouse Sr. and Shirley Mae Darouse. As a child, he moved with his family to Newport News, Virginia, where he grew up and called home for many years.

Randy graduated from Warwick High School in 1967 and married the love of his life, Karen. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and unwavering devotion, sharing 57 years of marriage and a lifetime of cherished memories.

Randy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, as a member of the 189th Assault Helicopter Company, known as the “Ghost Riders.” Following his honorable discharge, Randy began his civilian career as a sheet metal mechanic. During his years of dedicated federal government service, he advanced to become a model maker, retiring from Fort Eustis after a long and rewarding career.

In retirement, Randy enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and fig trees, fishing, metal-detecting, and listening to oldies music. He especially cherished time spent with his family and making memories together in Nags Head. His greatest joy in life was being surrounded by those he loved. Randy will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him. He will always be remembered as a man who worked hard, had a generous heart, and loved his family deeply.

Randy is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Seay Darouse; his children, Connie Motley (E.W.), Gail Holloman (Mark), Randy Darouse Jr., and Tracy Conway (Joe); his cherished grandchildren, Ridge Motley (Alyssa), Bridget Poulson (Charlie), Brooke Holloman, Sunny Darouse, Landon Conway, and Emmett Conway; his brother, John Paul Darouse Jr., his brother-in-law, Glenn Seay (Debbie), and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, located at 3098 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, Va. 23072, with a memorial service, conducted by the Rev. Calvin Griffin, immediately following at 2 p.m. in the chapel.

Randy will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with full military honors at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va., at a later date.

Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory.