Clarence Edward

Russell Jr.

Clarence Edward "Butch" Russell Jr. son of Beatrice Naomi Craig Russell and the late Clarence Edward Russell Sr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 12, 1954. He departed this life near Bunker, Missouri, on August 26, 2010, as the result of an motorcycle accident, at the age of 56 years six months and 14 days.

On September 20, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri, Butch was united in marriage to Mary Rebecca Heflin and to this loving union five children were born. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the NRA. Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. His greatest joy was taking care of his family, especially his grandchildren.

Butch was preceded in death by his father, and one brother, Timothy Russell.

Butch is survived by his wife, Mary Russell of Lesterville, his mother, Naomi Russell of Granite City, IL, one son, Clarence Russell III "Butch" and wife Brande of Lesterville, four daughters, Rebecca Tedford and husband Richard of Pilot Knob, Sarah Vert and husband John of Lesterville, Jamie Keith and companion, Brad King of Farmington, Katie Brandel and husband John of Lesterville, 13 grandchildren, two brothers, Rick Russell of Visaila, CA, Terry Russell of Granite City, IL, and three sisters, Diane Schamber of Hannibal, MO, Darlene Murphy and Faith Thompson both of Granite City, IL. Butch will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.


Visitation: Sunday, August 29, 2010 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO

Funeral Services: Monday, August 30, 2010 at 1 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Ken Schamber

Burial: Rayfield Cemetery

Pallbearers: John Vert, Richard Tedford, Terry Russell, John Brandel Brad King and Rick Russell.


Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: American Diabetes Association