Randy Mayhood , 67, of Troy, MO, passed away in his home on February 12, 2022. He was born on Sept. 29, 1954 in Ash e ville, North Carolina to Charles and Shirley (Herron) Mayhood. At a young age they moved to Neodesha, KS where he grew up, graduating f rom Neodesha High School. Randy went on to attend Wichita State University where he play ed football and earned a Bachelor of Science d egree. Randy and Debbie Hughes were united in marriage on Feb. 15, 1976 in Neodesha , Kansas. To this union were born three children: S cott , Samantha and Tracey . Randy was hired as a pilot for American Airlines (previou sly Ozark and TWA). The family moved to the St. Louis area and eventually to Troy, so there was room for horses , cows a nd country life . Randy was an exemplary pilot for over 41 year s . After his retirement, he enjoyed giving flight lessons, working with his horses and spending time with family and friends. He was an outgoing man who never met a stranger .  He would always go the extra mile to help someone in need.

He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 46 years, Debbie Mayhood of Troy ; children , Scott Mayhood of Las Vegas, Nevada, Samantha Gartin and husband I ta mar of Springfield, MO and Tracey Mayhood of Jersey City, New Jersey ; his mother, Shirley Mayhood of Neodesha , Kansas ; two grandchildren , Gavin and Greyson Gartin ; siblings, Steve Mayhood of Corpus Christi, Texas, Gary Mayhood of Neodesha, Kansas and Rick Mayhood of Neodesha , Kansa s ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18 , 2022 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Funeral – will be held on Saturday, February 19 , 2022 at 11 a.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 Rev. John Thrower to officiate.

Memorials- Donor's Choice c/o funeral home.

Family and Friends may sign the online guestbook @www.mccoyblossomfh.com