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.