Celebrating the life of
Richard Randolph Lazard
February 23, 1936 - June 08, 2016
SAVANNAH – Richard Randolph “Randy” Lazard, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born February 23, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to Bernard and Mary Lazard, the family moved to Savannah when he was seven years old and he was raised on Isle of Hope.
Randy graduated from Savannah High School and from Duke University, in 1957, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated with a degree in accounting and began working with his father as a CPA. He was a practicing CPA in Savannah for over 50 years. He also developed an accounting software package for an independent telephone company which has become the industry standard.
Randy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Savannah and the Savannah Golf Club. He had a love for helping people and took great pride in giving helpful advice. He loved the outdoors. He loved being on the golf course and in the garden, but his passion was Duke Basketball.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Nancy B. Lazard; his daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth and Gregory Swanson, Cynthia and William Childress, and Catharine Wilkinson; his grandchildren, Laura and Mitch Bowser, Emilie and Dale Nelson, John Paul Swanson and fianceé Abby Smith, William T. Childress, R. James Childress, Charlotte Wilkinson, and Jonah Wilkinson; and his sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Lee McClurkin. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Savannah. Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401.
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Ms Nancy Lazard, I just found out today that your husband had passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. God Bless and Keep you and your family in your time of sorry and grief.
- Cheryl Elkins (Cheryl from TrueValue), Savannah, GA
RANDY AND THE LAZARD FAMILY WERE GOOD FRIENDS OF MINE IN SAVANNAH, AND MY WIFE DIANE AND I WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS. SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY. SPENCER CONNERAT LAKEMONT GA
- SPENCER CONNERAT, LAKEMONT, GA
My dearest Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss, and ours. I've enjoyed many conversations with Randy over the years as we conducted business and caught up on our life event changes; but never did he seem out of source. He was always cheerful and in good spirit. I will miss him...
- 3 Skidaway Village Square, Savannah, GA
Nancy, we wanted to extend our sympathy to you and your extended family for your loss. We enjoyed having you both as neighbors and working with Randy in our efforts to get our Cove dredged. I'm sure you will have many good memories. All the best, Lee and Barbara Johnson
- Lee and Barbara Johnson, Savannah, GA
Nancy, I worked with you at H&R Block in Tibby's office. I'm so sorry about your husband. With deepest sympathy, Carol Johnson
- Carol Johnson, Savannah, Ga
Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have been out of town and just saw in the paper where Randy had died. He was such a nice man and was always so patient with me when preparing my tax returns. He will be missed.
- Roz Evans, Savannah, GA
Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have been out of town and just saw in the paper where Randy had died. He was such a nice man and was always so patient with me when preparing my tax returns. He will be missed.
- Roz Evans, Savannah, GA
Nancy, So sorry to hear about Randy. As I know,It will not be easy for a while.However you will survive. Love, Charlie W.
- CharlieWaldrop, Savannah, GA
Nancy & family, we were brought together each year to prepare tax returns, but became friends discussing our college sports teams with the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets. He always giving us good business advice at the same time. We will miss him and are thankful we knew Randy & Nancy for so many years.
- Jerome & Ginny Jones, Brooklet, GA
Nancy & family, we were brought together each year to prepare tax returns, but became friends discussing our college sports teams with the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets. He always giving us good business advice at the same time. We will miss him and are thankful we knew Randy & Nancy for so many years.
- Jerome & Ginny Jones, Brooklet, GA
Nancy & family, we were brought together each year to prepare tax returns, but became friends discussing our college sports teams with the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets. He always giving us good business advice at the same time. We will miss him and are thankful we knew Randy & Nancy for so many years.
- Jerome & Ginny Jones, Brooklet, GA
Randy has been a wonderful employer and friend to my Daughter through the years. Randy took a chance on a young mother with limited formal training in bookkeeping, and patiently taught her skills that enabled her to move on and up in her career. He kept in touch and mentored and encouraged her during his retirement, and and even rehired her during her most recent work break. He is so much appreciated by our family, and will be deeply missed. Our sincerest condolences go out to wife Nancy and extended family.
- VIRGINIA S. RAY, SAVANNAH, GA
Mrs. Nancy and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Randy. When I first went to work for you I was scared to death of Mr. Randy. However, I soon learned that he was a very caring individual. He loved to talk about his daughters and grandchildren and of course, DUKE BASKETBALL!!!! I called him several years ago when Duke won the Championship!!! It was VERY close to tax time and he was busy. However, he took a minute to talk about basketball. I hope that your memories bring you much comfort.
- Glynda Grizzard, Springfield, Ga
Nancy, Randy was a mentor, adviser and friend. It is fair to say without his advice and counsel that Emerson and I would not have been nearly as successful as we have been. I am truly at a loss, up until we started Momentum I had never had a professional relationship with a CPA. But, Randy become much more than an Accountant, he had become an influence on my life in many ways. I really enjoyed spending time with him, and learned so much. I firmly believe that a life goal is to make society better, by being a positive influence on others. Randy certainly did that in spades. There is no doubt you will be together again, in a much better place. If there is ever anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sherell and I are always here for you.
- Dave and Sherell Kindred, Pooler, Ga
Nancy, we are all so saddened by the loss of Randy. I can not remember a time prior to him being our family adviser and close friend. His steadfast counsel and playful humor will be sorely missed. Peace and love to all of you from us. Don, Leigh, Diane & Greg
- The Dawsons, Savannah, GA
Nancy, I learned so much from Randy. He was a model boss, with immense patience. I know too that he was strong in his faith and loved you without reservation. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. The saddest moment is when the person who gave you the best memories, becomes a memory. Smile when you think of him. Fondly, William
- William Barrett, Bluffton, SC
My sincere condolences to the Lazard Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Richard linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, Ga
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Ms Nancy Lazard, I just found out today that your husband had passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. God Bless and Keep you and your family in your time of sorry and grief.
- Cheryl Elkins (Cheryl from TrueValue), Savannah, GA
RANDY AND THE LAZARD FAMILY WERE GOOD FRIENDS OF MINE IN SAVANNAH, AND MY WIFE DIANE AND I WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS. SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY. SPENCER CONNERAT LAKEMONT GA
- SPENCER CONNERAT, LAKEMONT, GA
My dearest Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss, and ours. I've enjoyed many conversations with Randy over the years as we conducted business and caught up on our life event changes; but never did he seem out of source. He was always cheerful and in good spirit. I will miss him...
- 3 Skidaway Village Square, Savannah, GA
Nancy, we wanted to extend our sympathy to you and your extended family for your loss. We enjoyed having you both as neighbors and working with Randy in our efforts to get our Cove dredged. I'm sure you will have many good memories. All the best, Lee and Barbara Johnson
- Lee and Barbara Johnson, Savannah, GA
Nancy, I worked with you at H&R Block in Tibby's office. I'm so sorry about your husband. With deepest sympathy, Carol Johnson
- Carol Johnson, Savannah, Ga
Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have been out of town and just saw in the paper where Randy had died. He was such a nice man and was always so patient with me when preparing my tax returns. He will be missed.
- Roz Evans, Savannah, GA
Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have been out of town and just saw in the paper where Randy had died. He was such a nice man and was always so patient with me when preparing my tax returns. He will be missed.
- Roz Evans, Savannah, GA
Nancy, So sorry to hear about Randy. As I know,It will not be easy for a while.However you will survive. Love, Charlie W.
- CharlieWaldrop, Savannah, GA
Nancy & family, we were brought together each year to prepare tax returns, but became friends discussing our college sports teams with the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets. He always giving us good business advice at the same time. We will miss him and are thankful we knew Randy & Nancy for so many years.
- Jerome & Ginny Jones, Brooklet, GA
Nancy & family, we were brought together each year to prepare tax returns, but became friends discussing our college sports teams with the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets. He always giving us good business advice at the same time. We will miss him and are thankful we knew Randy & Nancy for so many years.
- Jerome & Ginny Jones, Brooklet, GA
Nancy & family, we were brought together each year to prepare tax returns, but became friends discussing our college sports teams with the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets. He always giving us good business advice at the same time. We will miss him and are thankful we knew Randy & Nancy for so many years.
- Jerome & Ginny Jones, Brooklet, GA
Randy has been a wonderful employer and friend to my Daughter through the years. Randy took a chance on a young mother with limited formal training in bookkeeping, and patiently taught her skills that enabled her to move on and up in her career. He kept in touch and mentored and encouraged her during his retirement, and and even rehired her during her most recent work break. He is so much appreciated by our family, and will be deeply missed. Our sincerest condolences go out to wife Nancy and extended family.
- VIRGINIA S. RAY, SAVANNAH, GA
Mrs. Nancy and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Randy. When I first went to work for you I was scared to death of Mr. Randy. However, I soon learned that he was a very caring individual. He loved to talk about his daughters and grandchildren and of course, DUKE BASKETBALL!!!! I called him several years ago when Duke won the Championship!!! It was VERY close to tax time and he was busy. However, he took a minute to talk about basketball. I hope that your memories bring you much comfort.
- Glynda Grizzard, Springfield, Ga
Nancy, Randy was a mentor, adviser and friend. It is fair to say without his advice and counsel that Emerson and I would not have been nearly as successful as we have been. I am truly at a loss, up until we started Momentum I had never had a professional relationship with a CPA. But, Randy become much more than an Accountant, he had become an influence on my life in many ways. I really enjoyed spending time with him, and learned so much. I firmly believe that a life goal is to make society better, by being a positive influence on others. Randy certainly did that in spades. There is no doubt you will be together again, in a much better place. If there is ever anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sherell and I are always here for you.
- Dave and Sherell Kindred, Pooler, Ga
Nancy, we are all so saddened by the loss of Randy. I can not remember a time prior to him being our family adviser and close friend. His steadfast counsel and playful humor will be sorely missed. Peace and love to all of you from us. Don, Leigh, Diane & Greg
- The Dawsons, Savannah, GA
Nancy, I learned so much from Randy. He was a model boss, with immense patience. I know too that he was strong in his faith and loved you without reservation. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. The saddest moment is when the person who gave you the best memories, becomes a memory. Smile when you think of him. Fondly, William
- William Barrett, Bluffton, SC
My sincere condolences to the Lazard Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Richard linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
