KILEY JAMES RUSSELL

Kiley James Russell made his entrance to this life two weeks late on January 29, 1990 in Denison to parents Michael & Pamela (James) Russell. He was welcomed by two brothers and a sister who became and remained his best friends throughout his life. Kiley attended elementary school at S&S Consolidated in Southmayd, Texas. He moved to Oklahoma where he attended Caddo Jr. High and graduated from Caddo High School in May 2008. He attended Grayson College and was employed as general manager by Red River Plumbing. Kiley died in Sherman, Texas on Wednesday, May 3, 2017.

Kiley possessed an enthusiasm for life, second-to-none. He worked hard, played hard and loved hard. He never met a stranger, called everyone he met "friend" and was there in an instant when a friend needed him. He had an opinion about everything and wasn't afraid to share it; a wicked sense of humor, and an energy level that was off the charts. He watched nieces and nephews play sports, loved mud, mud parks, and mega trucks. He loved to deer hunt, play paint ball, & play with all the kids. He never missed a family gathering.

He met the love of his life, Elizabeth Gates, from Sherman, TX. They were married on June 22, 2013 in Sherman Texas. Although he was a creative guy in many ways …. his proudest accomplishments were sons, Knox Leon, 3 and Zane Tucker, 10 months.

Kiley is survived by his loving wife, Liz; sons Knox and Zane of Sherman, TX. Parents: Donald & Pamela (James) Wells of Caddo, OK. Brothers: Andy Russell & wife Lacy, daughters, Laney, Landry, & Gentry of Sherman,TX. Cody Russell & wife Jasara, children Cade & Gabby of Sherman,TX. Sister: Lonni Beth Pennington & husband Michael, daughter Lyza of Caddo, OK. Grandparents: Dan & Patty Wells of Caddo, OK.

Mother-in-Law: Edie Gates of Port Richie, FL. Father-in-law: Tucker Gates of Denison, TX.

Brothers-in-Law: Tyler Atnip & wife Saydi, children, Anslee, Kellen, & Luke of Sherman,TX; Trey Gates of DenisonTX. Sister-in-law, Rachel Atnip, daughters, Prudence & AJ of Denison. "Grandma" Betty Ballew of Denison, TX.

Special friends: Levi Whorton of Caddo, OK. Jeremy & Hannah Poet of Sherman, TX. Kevin & Holly Yeary of Sherman, TX & Terri Poet of Sherman, TX.

Kiley was preceded in death by his father, Michael Russell. Grandparents: Billy Joe & Eula Mae Mitchell of Hartshorne, OK & Mike (Jr.) and Lola Russell of Hartshorne, OK.

Family visitation will be at Waldo Funeral Home, 619 N. Travis St., Sherman, TX 75090 on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 6-8pm.

In Lieu of Services, a Celebration of Kiley's life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2017 at NTR Offroad Park at 36705 US-70, Bennington, OK, 74723.

The register book may be signed online at www.waldofuneralhome.com.