Randolph Earle Philip

May 15, 1929 - December 2, 2016

Randolph Philip, 87, of Charlotte, left his earthly home and entered into his heavenly one embraced in the arms of his savior on Friday, December 2, 2015. He transitioned under the loving care of the earthly angels who cared for he and his family at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House – Southminster in Pineville. Randolph was born in Trinidad on May 15, 1929, the son of Alphonso and Alphonsiar Serrette Philip. He met and married the love of his life, Elvina Roberts, and together they spent over 54 years as husband and wife. Randolph not only loved his family, but he loved his church family at New Beginnings Church. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Randolph is survived by his wife, Elvina; children: Lester (wife Merle) Philip of Huntsville, AL, Lyndon (wife Lucy) Philip of Charlotte, NC, and Peola (husband Earl) Philip-Spence of West Palm Beach Florida; and grandchildren: Kyle, Syndey, Avery, Andrew (wife Chereka), , Christina and Daniel, E’Lynese. He is further survived by a sister, Alma Philip-Lewis of Brooklyn, NY, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services honoring the life, love and blessing of Randolph will be held at 1;00 pm on Monday, December 12, at the New Beginnings Church, 7027 Stillwell Road, Charlotte. Friends wishing to call upon the family may do so at the church from 12:30 pm until the time of service. Following the service, Randolph will be taken to his final place of earthly rest at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte. Randolph’s family has given the privilege of caring for them to the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews. To share memories, photos, videos and condolences, please visit Randolph’s personal online memorial at www.LoweNeddo.com or call 704-545-3553. On behalf of the family, special thanks and acknowledgement are given to the staff of Levine and Dickson Hospice at Southminster as well as to the Rev. Dr. Michael L. Henderson, First Lady, Rev. Twanna Henderson and Minister Willette Robinson of New Beginnings Church.