Randle Cloud, age 79 of Norman, passed away Wednesday March 5, 2014. Randle was born May 12, 1934 in Duncan, OK, 1 of 4 children born to Uel Cloud and Margie (Baker) Cloud. He was raised in Rush Springs and attended Rush Springs Schools, graduating in 1953. Randle enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly. After his military service, he attended the OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee where he trained as a diesel mechanic, and began working for Halliburton. Randle married his best friend and true love; a young woman named Arlene June Tompkins. They were united in marriage on October 17, 1958 in Lexington, OK. They made their home primarily in Norman, where together they raised a son, Steve. Randle worked for a time at the University of Oklahoma and later the City of Norman, before taking a maintenance position at Central State Hospital. He retired in 1991 after more than 25 years of dedicated service. Randle was a hard worker and a great provider; a wonderful husband and father, and a great example. He enjoyed crafts and dabbled some in woodworking. He loved to make picture frames. He liked spending time in his garden, and never missed an opportunity to make time visiting with a friend. He will be dearly missed!

He was preceded in death by: His parents, Uel and Margie Cloud; His brother, Gary Cloud; Brother-in-law, Charlie Tompkins and Nieces, Jenna Cloud and Christy Tompkins.

Randle leaves behind: His wife, Arlene, of the home; His son, Steve Cloud, of Norman; Brother, Doug Cloud and wife Shannon of Overbrook, KS; Sister, Maxine Barrington and husband Slim of Rush Springs; Sister-in-law, Bettye Tompkins of Newcastle; Nieces and nephews, Sharla, Scott, Vickie, Lynn, Teresa, Rodney and Ryan; His adopted family, Kim Sardis and children, Kya Shoate and Nick Sardis and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel.