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1922
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2010
Henry Cusick Obituary
On October 4, 1946, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Margaret Leellen Williams, who survives of the home.
He was a charter member of the Emmet Avenue Baptist Church. He was a Sheet Metal Worker at Blue Young Sheet Metal, Sedalia and was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union #2. He served his country honorably during World War II in the Army Air Force. He was awarded the Bronze Star for the Aleutian Island Campaign, where he served on the Adak and Attu Islands.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Vicki Lynn Wilson and her husband Greg, and Vonna Hogan and her husband Dale; two sons, Russell "Buddy" Cusick and his fiance, Carol Jones, all of Sedalia, and Ronnie Cusick, of Trenton, Missouri; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sister, Lucy Mae Slapper; his brother, James Edward Cusick; and daughter-in-law, Andrea "Andi" Jane Cusick.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2010, at the Rea Funeral Chapel in Sedalia, with graveside services and burial to follow at Highland Sacred Gardens Cemetery with Rev. John Barrett officiating.
Pallbearers will be Grandsons.
The family suggests memorial contributions be given to Emmet Avenue Baptist Church in care of Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, 1001 S. Limit, Sedalia.
Online condolences may be offered at www.reafuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Roger and BettyAnn Mueller
February 27, 2010
Dear Margret and family, as I think about Russell my thoughts go to memories of growing up at Emmett Avenue he played such an important role as part of my Christian Family. There are just people you look up to and admire and remember. And Russell will always be one of those people. I love you all.
steve and alpha ford
February 20, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Russel's passing. he will be missed. You have our deepest sympathy.
February 19, 2010
V icki, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May God give you & your family the strength and guidance to get you through this time of sorrow and grief. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Roy & Carol Bennett & Ta'Lia Hampton
Donna Leiter
February 19, 2010
Buddy and family. Please accept my sympathy at this time. Buddy, I am Mark Kitch's sister in law and Andy and I both graduated in 1969 from SC
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