Forrest Adrian Randle – January 5, 1922  –  January 1, 2016

Forrest Adrian Randle, 93, died Friday, January 01, 2016, at Marcy House. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Monday at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel.
Adrian was born January 5, 1922, in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Harry and Ida Esther Randle. He graduated from Ponca City High School, Ponca City, Oklahoma on May 29, 1941. He later received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Central State College in Oklahoma on May 20, 1948. He was a member of the Academic Organization Kappa Delta PI and Alpha Phi Sigma. He entered the army during WWII, served with the 307th Bombardment Group on a B-24 as an aerial gunner in New Guinea and the Dutch East Indies. He received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Air Medal.
Adrian married Mary Carolyn Emrick on April 16, 1948, in Wellston, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2001. He retired from Texas Electric after 31 years. He served on the Howard College Board of Trustees for 12 years. Adrian was a strong advocate of education. He loved sporting dogs and cats.
He is survived by distant cousins and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, Adrian had requested memorials to your favorite charity.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com