Bobby Joe Russell

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Graveside services for Bobby Russell, 84, Eudora, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Eudora Cemetery.  Bobby passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Medicalodges Eudora.

Bobby was born on June 30, 1938, in Ozark, AR, the son of Jesse and Eva (Williams) Russell.

Bobby Joe was an accomplished cement finisher with a 50-year membership card of Cement Mason and Plasterers Local 518.

Bobby Joe enjoyed helping family and friends. Other interests include hunting, fishing, mule riding, caring for his dogs, gardening, and yard work. 

He married Karen L. Rose on March 25, 1957, in Lawrence. They were married for 66 years.  She survives of the home. 

Other survivors include his son, Mark A. Russell and wife, LaDonna; five daughters, Pam Schmeck, Connie Russell, Renee Thomas, Debbie Dalton, Vickie Eckard (Scott Eckard); six grandchildren, Tyler Dalton, Dylan Eckard (Shelby), Erik Russell (Taylee), Baylee Brewer, Brandon Russell, Kara Eckard; three great grandchildren, Karter, Kaneon, Jackson, and one on the way; and two sisters, Minnie McCormick and Helen Huff.

The family suggest memorials in Bobby’s name to the Medicalodges Eudora ~ Activities Fund or Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

12 Condolences

  1. Wayne and Sharon Masingale on May 8, 2023 at 9:19 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of Bobby Joe’s passing. Prayers for the family.



  2. Ann Breithaupt Basel on May 9, 2023 at 8:47 am

    So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You are in our prayers.



  3. Mike Triebel on May 9, 2023 at 11:28 am

    Bobby will be missed! He was my mentor
    And close friend! Always called him my second old man!Love to ya all!
    🌹🌹🌹



  4. Nancy Workman on May 10, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Thinking of all the Russell family with the passing of Bobby Joe. Hold onto the good memories!

    Nancy Workman



  5. Terry & Marlene Bendon on May 10, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    So very sorry to see that Bobby Joe passed away. Our thoughts and Prayers are with Karen and his family.



  6. Lori Balderston on May 11, 2023 at 9:39 am

    I had the pleasure of taking care of Bobby the last 5 years and let me tell ya he made my days amazing! you will be missed Bobby.



  7. Kim ( Schehrer) Neis on May 11, 2023 at 10:35 am

    Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
    I got to know him while my Mom was at Medicalodge.
    He was a sweet guy, always had a smile!
    Thinking of you all…



  8. Robin (Sieber) Starling on May 11, 2023 at 2:53 pm

    Karen and family, so sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.



  9. Shirley Tarpy on May 11, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Karen and Family. Sorry to hear of Bobby Joe’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



  10. Mary Jane Church on May 12, 2023 at 10:33 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.



  11. Peggy Westerhouse Claggett on May 13, 2023 at 10:08 am

    So sorry for your loss, my sympathy to your families.



  12. Toni Van Veldhuizen on May 22, 2023 at 11:02 pm

    Oh Bobby. Your smiling face is missed at the lodge. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life while you lived there.



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