Oakley Earl Russ, 87, of Dunmor, died on Monday, June 16, 2014, at Hospice House of Southern KY in Bowling Green. He was born Thursday, Sept. 16, 1926 in Butler County, the son of the late Eddison George Russ and the late Vinnie Jenkins Russ. He was the husband of the late Alma Lee Russ.
He was an inspector for Rockwell Company.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of New Midway Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are his son, Rick Russ (Carolyn) of Tipp City, Ohio; his daughters, Rita Johnson (Jim) of Evansville, Diane Morgan (Jim) of Greenville, Karen Davenport (Jimmy) of Schochoh, Beth Neighbors (Mike) of Morgantown and Amanda Porter (Jeremy) of Dunmor; a special friend, Fluffy; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Kyle Simpson.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Price Funeral Home, Inc. located at 252 E. Green St. Lewisburg, Kentucky 42256 with the Rev. Jeremy Whitney and Steve Timberlake officiating. Interment will be in Dunmor Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at Price Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice House of Southern KY 5872 Scottsville Rd. Bowling Green, KY 42104.