He is survived by his father and mother, Marion F. Russell Ill and Margaret J. Russell; his brothers, Rion Russell (Hope) of Parkville MO, Chad Degraff of Kansas City MO; sister, Emily Russell Myers of Lee’s Summit MO; 4 beautiful children: John Russell Jr., Tristan Russell, Sloan Russell and Jasper Russell; along with 6 nephews, 2 nieces, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
John attended St. John Francis Regis Elementary School and Archbishop O'Hara High School where he excelled in school athletics as a member of the golf team. John pursued the health care profession, in honor of his parents’ lifelong service to the healthcare industry, and was a highly skilled phlebotomist for several area labs in Kansas City.
John had energy and enthusiasm for life and all that shared the journey with him. He never met a stranger he didn't like and he brought joy and happiness to everyone he knew. John had a million dollar smile and was the life of the party. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, having grown up with season tickets, and loved wearing those famous Zubaz Chiefs pants. John was a top-notch trout fisherman at Bennett Spring where the family has held an annual trout trip for 30+ years. He also enjoyed life at the family lake house on Truman Lake where he spent his years on the pontoon boat and bobbing in the cove with family and friends..
John was a good father, a loving son, a compassionate brother and friend. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. The world has lost a good man.
A visitation for John will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the family for John's children.
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