LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Former Lubbock City Councilman Randy Christian died earlier this month, two days before his 75th birthday, after fighting different cancers and different symptoms for most of his life.
Friends said Christian wrote songs, supported others in recovery and posted how grateful he was for his family and to be able to live in Lubbock.
Cancer history and Lynch syndrome
Christian shared a list of the cancer cases in his family tree many times to warn others it could be a clue for Lynch syndrome. Lynch syndrome is a genetic disorder that puts people at high risk of developing cancer more than once and developing different kinds of cancer.
It is estimated that more than a million people have Lynch syndrome and don’t know it. Christian tried to change that in Austin by convincing legislators to name March 22 Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day.
Christian and his wife, Margaret, lived with his diagnosis for most of their 46-year marriage and raised two boys.
After another cancer diagnosis early this year, Christian decided to stop treatment and spend his last days at home with Margaret under hospice care. That was eight months ago.
“10 Again”
Christian wrote a song called “10 Again.” His friend Richard Bowles added his voice and the tune.
“Randy’s the kind of guy that’s always wanting to create something,” Bowles said. “And when he got pretty sick, he’s like, ‘Well, I can’t do the things I really want to be doing, so I’ll just write a song.’”
Bowles said the song talks about Margaret and the many dreams Christian had.
Bowles said he and Christian were in the same Bible class for 30 years and in the same recovery group for many years.
“I miss him dearly,” Bowles said.
Recovery work and city involvement
Christian was not an addict but offered support to others who struggled. On the City Council, he pushed for the creation of Source to Solution: A Regional Addiction and Recovery Symposium. The symposium continues seven years later.
Christian also kept up with events in Lubbock during hospice care. Podcast friend Benji Snead said Christian started contacting his radio show after it began in April.
“We started this radio show in April, and I’m not kidding, I would get either a text message or he would call in to the program every day and have something to say,” Snead said. “But it was always positive about Lubbock.”
Christian brought back the “Lucky Me I Live in Lubbock” campaign. He had a career in advertising and public relations. His newest slogan was “Lubbock, Texas… what Austin used to be, but better.”
Friends describe his outlook
Longtime friend Bill Miller said Christian kept a consistent attitude late in life.
“Not many people can go through what he did late in life and still have the attitude he did,” Miller said.
Asked what kind of attitude, Miller said: “I’m going to be here today for whatever today’s worth. I always felt better after I saw him.”
Snead said Christian once told him: “Benj, you know, let me tell you something. You don’t always have to be right. The important thing is that you always think about doing the right thing.”
Miller said Christian posted about his family on Facebook.
“Not ‘why me, why my family?’ Just, ‘I’m thankful for all this,’” Miller said.
Christian’s Facebook page has nearly 400 comments from people who remember him. Many thank him for being a positive role model and for his love of the city.
Services
A billboard in loving memory of Randy Christian is displayed around Lubbock.
A celebration of life is set for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. at Monterey Church of Christ.
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