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

This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Kathy Prince

    23 Oct 2020 Reply

    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

  2. Frank Pope

    23 Oct 2020 Reply

    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

  3. Kevin VanMaele

    23 Oct 2020 Reply

    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

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