Randy Carnell Stanford of Pulaski, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 8th, 2026. He was born in Pulaski, Tennessee on September 27, 1951, and was 75 years old.
Randy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially spending time with his family and friends. He loved horses, hunting, and trading, and was always happy to gather for a cookout or get-together. Randy was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends. Above all, he treasured his family and the time they shared. He dedicated 40 years to his career at Brindley Construction LLC, where he didn’t just find a job, he found a second family. He deeply loved his work family and took immense pride in the community they built together.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
The memorial service will follow at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, in the chapel of Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the Giles County Rescue Squad, 120 Jimmy Suggs Dr, Pulaski, TN 38478.
Randy was preceded in death by, his parents, Delma Stanford and Sadie Mae (Pinkelton) Stanford, son, Randy Shane Stanford, brothers, Rickie “Amos” Stanford, Bobby Stanford, Buster Stanford and Lanky Stanford, and sister, Patsy Stanford Cox.
He is survived by, His wife, Patsy (Smith) Stanford of Pulaski, TN
Son, Chad Stanford of Pulaski, TN
Grandsons, Clayton Stanford or Lawrenceburg, TN
Dillon Rose of Pulaski, TN
Granddaughter, Makayla (Bryson) Stanford Phillips of Pulaski, TN
Great-grandchildren, Leslie Grace Phillips, Hazel Faye Phillips, and Tulyer Cayson Phillips of Pulaski, TN
Brothers, Melvin Rooster (Judy) Stanford of Pulaski, TN
Sisters-in-law, Sheila Stanford and Jeanne Stanford of Pulaski, TN
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Randy Carnell Stanford.
