Randolph “Randy” Eugene Smith, student ministry leader, dies at 46

Leader of student ministries at White Springs Baptist Church, Rainbow City, Randolph “Randy” Eugene Smith, 46, died unexpectedly June 10.

A Birmingham native, Smith was a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School (1994), University of Mobile (1997) and Southwestern Seminary (2001).

For the last 21 years Smith has served in collegiate and student ministry in Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama (including six years at First Baptist Church Hokes Bluff). He was active in Etowah Association and played bass in a praise band.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tiffany; two children; his mother, Cecilia Smith; two brothers; and grandmother Joy Morris.