Randy Earnest Stidem, 50, of Marked Tree died Thursday, June 9, at his residence in Marked Tree.

He was an employee of E.H. Ritter for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Connie Stidem of the home; one daughter, Misty Dawn Hicks of Marked Tree; his parents, J.E. and Geraldine Stidem of Marked Tree; and one brother, Gary Stidem of Marked Tree; and a grandchild, Brayden Allen Hicks of Marked Tree.

Funeral services were Saturday at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rick Kimery officiating. Burial was in Marked Tree Cemetery.

Larry Simpson, Charles Thomas, Michael Simpson, Wesley Byers, Lance McDaniel, Ed Rowlett, Bill McDaniel and Mike Lee will serve as pallbearers

Arrangements were handled by Murphy Funeral home.

The family requested that memorials be sent to Trinity Baptist Church of Marked Tree.