BORN

1938

DIED

2013

Kenneth Russell Obituary

Kenneth Eugene Russell, 74

Kenneth Eugene Russell, 74, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Circle of Life in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on May 3, 1938 in Iuka, Arkansas to Earshall Russell and Dessie Killian Russell.

Kenneth attended Calico Rock High School, Class of 1956. He was Class President and a member of the Calico Rock Pirate basketball team.

In 1958, Ken married Francis Hicks Russell. They moved to Mountain Home, AR in 1964. After almost 8 years of marriage, Ken and Fran had a daughter, Cloann. Ken worked at Baxter for 16 years. He was also a home contractor. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mountain Home.

In 2003, Ken and Fran left dear family and friends to move to Rogers to be closer to their daughter, Clo, and her family. Ken enjoyed his role as "Grandad" and loved spending time and attending events with Brittany and Broderick.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. He is survived by his wife Francis Hicks Russell, one daughter, Cloann Russell Butler, son-in-law, Stephen W Butler; granddaughter, Brittany Butler, grandson, Broderick Butler, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00PM, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Hunt Chapel in Rogers with Pastor Jamie Lantzsch officiating. Private burial will be in Pinnacle Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made in honor of Kenneth Russell to Circle of Life, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762, www.nwacircleoflife.com or to Shiloh Christian School, 1707 Johnson Road, Springdale, AR 72762, www.shilohsaints.org

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be expressed or memories shared at stockdalefuneral.com

Published by Baxter Bulletin on Mar. 16, 2013.
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SORRY TO HEAR ABOUNT KENNETH.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.LOVE YOU ALWAYS BOB AND WANDA EVANS

March 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss Fran. Hated to hear about Kennth. We would have come but Bob wasn't able. Take care of yourself. LOVE ALWAYS BOB & WANDA EVANS

March 22, 2013

Was so sorry to hear this, Fran. Praying for you and your family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Jeanie (McGuire) Rorie

March 20, 2013

so very sorry for your loss. you are in our prayers.
Brad, Carmen & Grady Skiver

March 19, 2013

So sorry....our prayers are with you.

Mary James

March 18, 2013

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So sorry ... our prayers

Mary James

March 18, 2013

Dearest Fran,Clo,Steven,Brittney and Broderick, I was so sorry to hear that this day came Friday and have prayed for you all during this really sad time. Angela and I love you all so much and are here if there is anything we can do.Fran, you are a strong woman and Ken knew this.What a lovely couple you two were. I will see you tomorrow. Love Betty Pinkston

Betty and Angela Pinkston

March 16, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Kenneth...You have always been like family to us. My prayers are with you. Love to you and family..

Sharon Boyd

March 16, 2013

My thoughts are with you and Chloe Ann
How sad I was to hear of his passing.
He will always be an important part of my memories of Baxter Lab days.
Roselea Mullins Payne

March 16, 2013

Prayers for your family

Kenard & Alice Dockins

March 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charlene Dunn Morris

March 16, 2013

sorry for your loss-I worked with Ken at Baxter-deepest sympathy

Paula Roddy

March 16, 2013

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