Shirley and I met Russ at Lawrence Dragway when he was helping Tom Brown and his Ford drag car.
He was still attending K State and we rode our Honda 750's with a few other friends a time or two.
Russ had a white early Falcon he drove daily and then wanted to drag race it with a V-8.  I helped him at my garage installing the 302 engine and 4 speed transmission and 9" differential.  We would attend a lot of the same races together.
The wife and I attended his weddings, visited him and wife at their home and remember one snowy night we stayed at his home.
One time he wrecked his Shelby Cobra and it was loaded into a cargo van to bring home.  Someone mentioned hooking a chain onto the car and then quickly pulling it out of the truck and he got Really Excited!  Had EveryOne chortling / laughing for a bit!  Rest in Peace buddy, will miss you!!

To the family and friends of Russ, I am sorry for your loss.  I just learned about his passing this evening.  Although I have only known Russ for a couple of years, he was a great guy to get to know.  I always enjoyed talking motorcycles with him, and I was glad to help him with refurbishing some of his projects.  Hopefully I helped put a smile on his face.  Between his  motorcycles and the truck I’d see him in at the various motorcycle  functions in the southeast, he and I always had something to talk about.  He was such a kind man, and was so easy to like and get along with.   My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bryan Dwight

I met Russ through work and then discovered we both rode bikes. We had Russ join our Fat Babies Ragbrai team. What a great addition. What fun and good memories we made and had. Loved him. Miss him greatly.

I met Russ through our mutual love of vintage motorcycles and the Las Vegas Auction just will not be the same without him. My condolences to all his family and friends. He will be missed.

Gary & Sue Zupanic 
Boulder City, NV

Hey, little brother,
I can’t believe you are gone.  I remember sitting up and rocking you when they brought you home from the hospital.  I played with and read to you as you grew.  I was your chauffeur to the babysitter and other interesting places like Osawatomie.  You brought the fun to the family with your antics. I especially remember you “cutting” down dad’s newly planted cherry tree.  It was so much fun watching you race around the house with dad in hot pursuit.  I will miss you terribly.  
Yes, we can agree that you were Mom’s favorite.

Russ was a great friend to many. Though I saw him infrequently in later years, our memories are  fresh in my mind.  A book could be written on our many escapades, but most would think it fiction.  Russ and Woody know the truth.  I love you brother. My sympathy to all the family and friends  Sincerely  Dennis Woodall

Russ taking Dad to Opening Day at the Royals.

My Dad, Jim Hatcher, and Russ. Mom (Diane) told me the other day that when she met Russ he came over to the house, because he was late to the Falcon Meeting Dad had invited him to (imagine that!) and he just never left their lives after that. The Hatcher family always teased when we were together as a family when was Russ going to show up, because often times he did. His spark for life is really going to be missed.

The Briney family holds a special place in my heart and has since I first met them at Brookridge Day School. Russ was a fun loving Dad and an all around great guy. I feel truly blessed to have known him and to have enjoyed many celebrations together. Nancy, Shelby and Abby, I love you girls and pray that your joyful memories will bring you peace as you heal from this devastating loss.

I am so sorry to hear of Russ's passing. He was one of my favorite people and box van trucks distributors to work with. He will be missed. My condolences to his friends, family, co-workers, and all the folks he worked with over the years.

In his love,

Liz Welker

Phil Long Ford of Denver Commercial Center.

We met Russ and Nancy in the early 90’s. Remember the car show In Springfield  in 1994 with our Shelby mustangs. Had great times together going to Columbus Ford swap meets, Tulsa Shelby shows and many other car events. We live in Texas so we had many long phone conversations through the years. He is going to be really missed.  Most of all he was my friend.

So sorry to hear of Russ’s passing. Russ and I knew each other from the 6th grade on. At that time Russ and his parents lived across the street from me on Farley Ln in Overland Park.  We shared some classes together, he would come over on Saturday nights and we would race slot cars for hours on my track in my basement. Many fond memories and we shared our love of cars together. Last time I saw him was just over 2 years ago when I restored a Library table for him before I retired. My heart, prayers and best wishes go out to his family and friends. I’m in tears

Mike Butler

Russ - showing his support at Dwight’s mother’s funeral. He spent the entire day with our family.

Dinner at Aruba - Lauderdale by the Sea, Fl

Dad over Thanksgiving meeting his 10 day old grandson Brody ❤️

Russ was such a bright light. He was fun, silly, smart & driven & So much more. I’ve known Russ for 50 years. We kind of grew up together. He the student, Tom & I the adults (supposedly 😉). He was actually friend & soon became family. We raced, vacationed & played softball together. Ohhh the times we had. After several years of lapsing we have reconnected the last few years. What a blessing & I am so grateful for that.  Will miss you so!!!

My heart, thoughts & prayers go out to all the family & of course, Amy.  Russ was a great guy & will be sorely missed. I’m so sorry for your loss.

So very sorry to hear of Russ' passing. Russ started out as a business accquaintance but ended up being a friend. We pray for peace and comfort for family and friends.

Our sincerest condolences to the Briney family. Some of my fondest memories are hanging out in the parking lot after softball games listening to questionable stories and jokes told by my dad and Russ. ;) Although both were taken way too young, what full and blessed lives they led. 
With love, 
Amy Carter (Brown) and Family

OBITUARIO

Russell Leroy Briney

25 septiembre, 1957 – 20 diciembre, 2023

McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel

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