Claris Eldon Russell
Funeral services for Claris Eldon Russell, 85, Ozark, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Ball Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Russell passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home.
He was born April 23, 1939, at Dora, Missouri, at Dora, Missouri, to Clifford Russell and Dorothy Howard Russell. On December 31, 1963, he was married at Sherman Oaks, California, to Judy Shelley. Mr. Russell was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. Before his retirement, Eldon worked for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed his farm and his cattle. He loved to travel, see new places, going across country with Judy listening to Bluegrass. Eldon was a kind, gentle man that everyone loved. He loved his two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Russell was a member of Ball Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Russell, of the family home; one daughter, Brenda Frealy and husband, Glenn, Ozark, Missouri; two granddaughters, Jennifer Waltz and husband, Sam and Amanda Hutton and husband, Zach; three great-grandchildren, PennyLane, Paitlyn and Wyatt; and one niece, Sheila Smith.
His parents and one sister, Betty Smith preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at Ball Church of Christ. Burial will be in Ball Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery or Fair Have Children’s Home may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
November 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm
Judy and Russell Family,
My parents, Norris & Ivene Cozort, extend their Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Eldon. He was our mail carrier over on Monks Street here in West Plains before Jim Huff took the route. They wanted me to let you each know that they are praying and thinking of all of you. May God provide comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace at this time. May God bless each of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Denny Melvin
November 7, 2024 @ 12:06 pm
Eldon was a fine man! I always enjoyed visiting with on his mail route when dad would take me to see him. Thoughts and prayers to the family.