Randy P. Criswell, 42, of Grinnell died Monday, January 15, 2007, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 18, at the Grinnell Christian Church with the Rev. Jeff Arp, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church in Newton and Pastor David Easley, pastor of Hercules Community Church in Bradleyville, Missouri, officiating. Vocalists will be Michael Cooper and Rhonda Minner. Pallbearers will be Mark Doll, Jerry and Brad Freese, Allen and Darren Gaskins and Kyle Pedersen. Burial will in Westfield Cemetery near Grinnell. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Randy P. Criswell Memorial Fund. The son of Bernard 'Curly' and Judy Bunch Criswell, Randy was born August 10, 1964, in Grinnell where he was raised and educated. Following his education, he began working with his father for Blom and Criswell Painting, Inc. In 1992, he joined his father in founding Criswell Painting and Wallcovering, Inc. Most recently, he began working as a carpenter at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in the facilities management department. On June 6, 1992, he was married to Nicole Reaves at the First Assembly of God Church in Newton. The couple continued to make their home in Grinnell where they enjoyed raising their three children. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Newton and was an active member of GYBSA. Randy was a loving and devoted family man. His children and their well being were his life. He was a proud father. He enjoyed coaching youth baseball, soccer and flag football. He loved the competitive atmosphere of sports, whether it was outdoors on a field or in the confines of a gymnasium, and was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Grinnell Tigers. While working with his father for many years, Randy knew the value of hard work, and his skills and expertise were valued by many of his customers. He held a genuine likeness and care for people, and his soft spoken, good natured personality will be missed by many. Survivors include his wife, Nikki of Grinnell; three children, Nathan, Caitlyn, and Jacqueline Criswell of Grinnell; his mother, Judy Criswell of Grinnell; and two sisters, Susan Crawford of Grinnell and Pam Gaskins of Greenwood, Indiana. Randy died January 15, 2007, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center, at the age of 42. He was preceded in death by his father in 1999. Memorial contributions may be directed to Randy P. Criswell Memorial Fund.