JOHN "RANDALL" PARTIN, age 74, of Decherd, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Highpoint Health Care in Winchester.

He was born May 26, 1952, in Winchester, to the late John Lewis and Inez Fisher Partin. Randall grew up with a strong work ethic and a love of farming.

Mr. Partin was a 1970 graduate of Franklin County High School. A member of the ROTC drill team, Randall graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1974 with a Bachelor' degree in agriculture and education. He spent his entire teaching career at Huntland High School where he taught vocational agriculture classes. He also taught industrial arts, general science and coached football. He was always proud of his students' achievements in FFA.

In addition to farming and teaching, he worked as a school bus driver and realtor. Randall later earned both a Master's Degree and an Education Specialist degree from Tennessee State University in administration and supervision with emphasis in educational leadership.

In his spare time, Randall liked watching Andy Griffith, Gunsmoke and documentaries. Most of all he loved spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patsy Sherrill Partin of Decherd; daughter, Susan (Keith) Hill of Decherd; son, Steven Partin of Nashville; grandsons, Nathan and Daniel Sells, both of Decherd; sisters, Connie Partin and Carol (Mike) Geer, both of Winchester; niece, Lauren (Tyler) Farough of Estill Springs; nephew, Eric (Megan) Geer of Winchester and several great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Partin's wishes were to be an organ donor.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026, at 2 PM at Grant Funeral Services, LLC with burial to follow at Gum Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 4-8 PM.