Francis “Frank” Joseph Russell III, 57, of Grain Valley, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m.

Frank was born on March 20, 1960 in Morristown, NJ, son of Francis II and Nancy (Hubbard) Russell. Frank worked at General Motors for 32 years. He enjoyed dirt bike racing, playing ping-pong and tennis. He loved spending time with his kids and future son-in-law, Ryan Paxton.

Franks survivors include his daughter, Breann Russell of Grain Valley; son, Eric Russell of Grain Valley; father, Francis J. Russell II (Loretta) of Little River, SC; mother, Nancy Russell of New Hope, PA; 3 siblings, Dana Moscow of New Town, PA, Jean Paul Russell of Durham, PA and Susan Harry of Canton, GA; ex-wife, Diane (Ray) Lindner of Grain Valley; brother-in-law, Bob Hansen; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Arne and Francis Hansen.

Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO   816-847-4441