Randy Louden, 76, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 in OSU Hospital's James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born November 30, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Cyril and Wilma Thomas Louden, Randy was a proud US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired employee of the former Ohio Valley Coal #6 Mine. He was a member of American Legion Post #768, Beallsville. Randy enjoyed going to auctions and he will be remembered by many for his collection of knives and guns.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Mundy, also two sisters, Dorothy Law and Patty Hudson. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 55 years, Connie Decker Louden; a daughter, Randa Louden; two sons, Eric Louden and Scott (Talisa) Louden; two brothers, Gerald (Cathy) Louden, and Mike (Beth) Louden; the joys of his life, his five grandchildren, Harlie, Koty, Bryce (Rylan), Brandon, and Marky and seven great-grandchildren, Carter, Banks, Kohen, Lilly, Wynston, Rowan, and Grayson; a sister, Shirley Harper; also many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville, where funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9 at 11am with Wayne Clark presiding.

Burial with Full Military Honors by American Legion Post #768 will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.