Russell Mosby, Jr

Russell L. Mosby, Jr, 66, of Paxico, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Kansas University Medical Center, with family at his side. He was born May 21, 1958 in Wamego, Kansas to Russell L. Mosby, Sr and Dorothy Belle (White) Mosby.

Russell grew up in the Maple Hill area, attending Maple Hill Grade School and Wabaunsee High School, graduating in May 1976. Russell moved to Paxico in 1986, making it his home. During his younger years, he worked for a number of local farmers and ranchers, assisting with hay hauling and fencing. He also enjoyed working on automobiles, especially older Chevrolet models, often pulling and replacing engines and transmissions. Many would say he was a "jack-of-all-trades, master of none"! Russell also enjoyed camping, fishing, and his early morning coffee with longtime friends.

Russell is survived by his longtime partner and friend Margo Williams and their 2 children, Anthony and Andrew Mosby, all of Paxico, his granddaughter Kierra Mosby, Westmoreland, great-granddaughter Brynleigh Ross, Westmoreland, and was joyous to soon be expecting a great-grandson, Stetson.

Other survivors include his sisters, Dianna (Curtis) Gilmore, Aurora, CO; Fannie (Gary) Johnson, Pueblo, CO, LaNora (Daniel) Clay, Lincoln, NE, and Kathryn (Steve) Brown, Rossville, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Russell was preceded in death by his mother and father, older brother, George Mosby, and his older sisters, Pamela Mosby and Dorothy Louise Mosby, He was loved by many and will be missed by all!

A graveside memorial service will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Eskridge Cemetery, 6 Mile & Cemetery Rd in Eskridge, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to the Russell L. Mosby, Jr. Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.