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Allen Russell Obituary
June 1, 1945 - November 12, 2022
Derby, Kansas - Harold Allen Russell, Jr., 77, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, November 12th, 2022. He was born June 1st, 1945 to Harold Russell, Sr. and Lois Russell Newman in Walla Walla, Washington. He graduated Central High School in Cheyenne, WY, in 1964 and July 24, 1965, married his high school sweetheart. He was Procurement Manager for Boeing for 42 years, moved 33 times with Boeing Minuteman and settled in Derby in 1980. He loved sports, coaching, Derby Panther Pac, Babe Ruth Baseball, and was a father figure to many kids in Derby. He also loved golfing with his buddies. Preceded in death parents, Lois and Harold, Sr. Survived by his wife, Judy; children, Allen III (Jennifer) Russell, Walker (Carla) Russell; siblings, Janet Gillow, William (Lori) Russell, Patrick (Nancy) Russell; grandchildren, Aspen, Zachary Allen (Catabrean), Andrew, Cheyenne, Jordan Ann (Ryan), Peyton, Calvin; great-grandchildren, Connor, Gracyn, Macoy, Gianna, Joziah, Maverick Allen. Visitation is Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037. Graveside Service: 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 19th, 2022, at El Paso Cemetery, 700 E. Kay Derby, Kansas 67037. Memorial contributions may be made to CJ Memorial, PO Box 324, Derby, KS 67037. www.smithfamilymortuaries.com
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Trudy Anderson Altwine
December 19, 2022
Did not know that Allen passed away until today (12-18-22). My condolence, Judy, and rest of the family. Allen was one of the good ones out of our `64 class. Thoughts are with you. Trudy Altwine
Mark Cass
November 16, 2022
Very sorry to see this...I remember Mr. Russell very well. Good man! My best to his family.
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