Tony Russ Obituary (1946 - 2018)

Anthony "Tony" Russ, 72, of Owensboro, KY passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartford House in Owensboro. Tony was born on January 29, 1946 in Evansville, IN to the late Will Ray Russ and Christine Paxton Russ. He was also preceded in death by one infant brother, Thomas Russ. He worked as certified nursing assistant and a certified medical assistant. He enjoyed playing cards and loved to be with his grandkids. He loved listening to country music and gospel music. Tony was also a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Kelly (Donald) Land of Evansville and Kim (Daniel) West of Nashville, TN; one son, Anthony Russ, JR. of Owensboro; three brothers, Mike (Sherry) Russ of Henderson, KY, Don (Sue) Russ of Evansville, and Dan (Kathy) Russ of Centennial, CO; thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Kris Goodman officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky and the Heartford House. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.