William "Randy" McElroy

William "Randy" McElroy, age 78, passed away on July 29, 2021 in Ocean Springs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emrick McElroy.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Pam McElroy of Ocean Springs; two children, Karen Ramsay (Sonny) and David McElroy (Heather) of Ocean Springs; brother Mickey McElroy (Jane) of D'Iberville; sister, Carol Ann Crowninshield of West Columbia, SC; four grandchildren, Leigh, Beau and Lacey Ducharme and Conner McElroy; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Randy was born in Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School, Class of 1961, where he was voted "Most Talented". He served in the US Army for 4 years in the Army Security Agency during the Vietnam War Era. He also attended the University of Southern Mississippi, earning a Bachelors Degree in Engineering and worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding as an industrial engineer, retiring in 2002. In his free time he enjoyed sail boating the nearby bayous, where he would travel out to the islands from time to time. However his family and friends will tell you that his favorite hobby was dancing. He loved to dance, and did it as often as he could. Randy was also active and served as a church Elder at Centerpoint Church in Ocean Springs. The family is thankful for all the prayers said on Randy's behalf as he has gone on to be with Jesus.

Memorial services will be private.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 LeMoyne Blvd., West Jackson County served the family.
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