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Dallas, Texas - Randall Keith Yeager passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on December 14, 1954, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yeager, Randall, fondly known as Randy, grew up in Vernon, Texas. He graduated from Vernon High School in 1973 before pursuing a degree in Finance at the University of Texas at Austin.

Following his graduation in 1977, Randy embarked on a successful career in the banking industry in Dallas. In 2007, he co-founded Risk Management Partners, a renowned consulting firm specializing in financial institutions. After the recent sale of RPM, Randy was looking forward to easing into retirement and enjoying a lighter work schedule.

Randy had a deep passion for life, family, friends, travel, and art. His love for exploring art galleries and museums around the world parallels his global travels to destinations like France, Ireland, Israel, Vietnam, and New Zealand. Randy cherished his relationships with family and lifelong friends, always investing time and energy in maintaining those connections with his pragmatic and humorous outlook on life.

Predeceased by his father Richard "Dick" Yeager, Randy is survived by his mother Rosella Yeager, sisters Teresa Whitehead (Tandy) of Vernon and Debbie Byrd (David) of Midland, along with nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He will be remembered for his love of adventure, history, and connection with loved ones.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10:00am at the First Methodist Church in Midland, Texas, under the care of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A celebration of life in Dallas is forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Red River Valley Museum in Vernon, a charity supporting the arts, or a charity of your choice. Sympathies and tributes can also be shared through the Tribute Store.

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