BELTON – Randall Lee Hardison, 79, of Belton went to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11AM. He was born at home on October 9, 1946 in Muhlenberg County. He was a member of Browder Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired Brakeman from CSX Railroad. He loved UK Basketball, reading western books, watching TV, and loved to spoil their house dog, Gabby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Odean “Dump” Hardison; and brother, Donald Hardison.

He is survived by family who he loved and spoiled – wife of 60 years, Barbara Hardison; children, Angela (Kevin) Collins, and Stephanie (Phil) Cole; grandchildren, Bryce Carter, Brittany (Clay) Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Josie and Phillip Sullivan; four step-grandchildren, Eric Cole, Kayla (Nathan) Oberhausen, Kacey (Donnie) McClendon, Matt (Katlyn) Cole; 16 step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Hardison, Melvin (Sandy) Hardison, Rex Hardison; brother-in-law, Tim (Linda) Howard; sister-in-law, Sherry (Mike) Prather; and numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2PM at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Wells officiating, assisted by Pastor Jeremy Jessup. Burial in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10AM-2PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.