Randy Dacus

It is with sorrow that the family announces the passing of Randy Lee Dacus who departed his life in Burleson, Texas, on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Randy was born in Fort Worth on March 16, 1956, to James and Bettie Johnson Dacus. he graduated from O.D. Wyatt High School in 1974 and upon graduation began working for Stationers Mfg. Co., building executive conference room tables, which inspired his love of woodworking. In 1985, he decided to change to Car Dealership Building Maintenance with Hudiburg Chevrolet. Then in 1999 he moved to Lynn Smith Chevrolet continuing with Building Maintenance and added IT to his list of responsibilities. Randy's dedication and generosity to his job was appreciated by the many who counted on his expertise, and his willingness to help, whether it was electrical, HVAC or carpentry. He was certainly recognized as a "Fix-It" man.

Randy loved woodworking and recently built his dream shop where he planned to create beautiful handmade wood items that the family and friends would enjoy. Randy had a passion for cruising, especially for the many trips to Alaska that he and Mary shared.

Randy was preceded in death by his father, James Dacus. He is survived by his mother, Bettie Dacus and his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Beth Wirt Dacus; their daughter, April Northrup and her husband, Chris Northrup; brothers, Ronnie Dacus and wife Mary, Phillip Dacus and wife Rebecca; grandchildren, Riley and Christopher (CJ) Northrup; nephews, Christopher Dacus and Cody Dacus; niece, Elyssa Dacus Dea and several great nieces.

He will be missed by many family members and friends who enjoyed his contagious laugh and sense of humor.