Randy Hofstetter, age 70 of Preston, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility Bolivar, MO.  He was born September 17, 1951, in Humansville, MO, to Eugene Lightfoot and Katherine Rosalee (Oldfield) Hofstetter who precede him in death. 

          Randy was saved at the age of 10 at Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church and was a member there until his death.  He attended Bolivar elementary school, and graduated from Skyline High School the class of 69’.  He attended Southwest Missouri State and later attended and graduated from Drury College with a business degree.  He attended one year of law school at UMKC. 

          Randy’s varied job history included: radio broadcasting, retail sales, a relator, and a stockbroker.  His most important and meaningful work was as an ordained Missionary Baptist Preacher.  For the last 30 years he assisted on the family farm.

          He is survived by his brother Larry Hofstetter and wife Patsy of Bolivar, MO, and sister Janis Roller of Springfield, MO; four nieces: Sarah Parrott and husband Sam of Knob Noster, MO, Jennifer Noteware and husband Todd of Bolivar, MO, Jessica Roller of Phoenix, AZ, and Jayne Roller of Springfield, MO; two nephews: John Hofstetter and wife Melanie of Bolivar, MO, and Joshua Roller of Springfield, MO; five great nieces and nephews: Hannah, Rylee, Levi, Avery, and Regan; as well as other relatives and friends.

          Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Pitts Chapel.  Burial will follow at Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour before the service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sentinel Cemetery fund.  Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.