Charles Lloyd Russell, Jr.

Charles Lloyd Russell, Jr., 82, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011, at his home.

Charles was born October 22, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. Following his service time, Charles worked at Bendix. He later owned and operated the Sinclair Station at 80th and Metcalf from 1965-71. Charles was a mechanic at several area auto dealerships, retiring in 1997 from Superior Toyota.

Charles is survived by his wife, Carrie "Sue" Russell; three sons, Mike (Sharon) Russell, Kansas City, Missouri, Bob Russell, Overland Park, Kansas and John (Melissa) Russell, Cartersville, Georgia; three daughters, Mary (Randy) Meyer, Spring Hill, Kansas, Susan (Brian) James, DeSoto, Kansas and Shelly (David) Hamilton, Kansas City, Missouri; and 43 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W. 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Burial in Antioch Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Overland Park Christian Church

7600 W. 75th Street

Overland Park, Kansas 66204

or

Compassionate Care Hospice

10000 W. 75th Street, Suite 231

Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204