Kenneth Russell, Willard, MO, was born on June 08, 1941 in Elsey, MO to Glen and Elma (Caudill) Russell, and departed this life on June 18, 2022, at the age of 81.

Kenneth was a lifelong resident of the area and worked as a machinist in the newspaper printing industry, and was a truck driver in his earlier years. He was a member of the Elsey Baptist Church, Elsey, MO and attended the Sac River Cowboy Church, Springfield, MO.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Elma Russell.

Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Russell of Willard, MO; one son, Jeff Russell and his wife, Jane of Indianola, IA; one daughter, Tami Greene and her husband, Mark of Walnut Grove, MO; one sister, Glenda Mayne and her husband, Joe of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren, Corey Vestal and his wife, Darcy, Dustin Vestal and his wife, Crystal, Jessi Russell, Kyle Russell and his wife, Roxy and Katy Russell; seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022 with Scotty Killingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Crane Community Cemetery, Crane, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.