My deepest sympathy to all the family. James was a great person, always had a great smile. I’m sure he will be missed by all who knew him. ~ Kathy Prince
James H. Russell
James Henry Russell, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Koger Cemetery, Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Jim was born February 17, 1929, in Independence, Missouri, the son of James E. and Kathryn D. (Hiller) Russell. He was a 1947 graduate of William Chrisman High School, where he played football. Jim joined the Paratroopers in 1948. He was a contractor and built homes for many years. He loved to hunt and fish.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James A. Russell; and one brother, Howard Russell.
His survivors include his wife of 68 years, Margaret Russell of the home; one daughter, Karen Mitchell of Independence; three grandchildren: James R. Mitchell of Kansas City, MO, Brandon (Sarah) Wallace of Olathe, KS, and Stephanie (Steven) Denk of Buckner, MO; six great-grandchildren: Cora, Brielle, Ashley, Brittany, Colton, and Easton; four great great-grandchildren: Clarissa, Jackson, Avery, and Graham; one brother, Robert Lee (Mary Francis) Russell; and many nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Condolences
Royer Royer I have known Jim since 1993 and i remember thinking the first day i met him that this is the kind of man they write books about. Jim was a true outdoorsman and conservationist. He always had a smile on his face and a new joke to tell. Thank you Jim for the great stories you shared with us over the years and the knowledge you passed along. Jim was a great person and friend. He will be greatly missed by all that new him. ~ Frank Pope
Royer Very sorry to hear this news. “Jimmy”, as I knew him growing up, was always very nice to me and was quite a character. My condolences to Margaret and Karen. ~ Kevin VanMaele