Charles Edward "Cody" Russell, 85, of Hardin, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at 6:00 A.M. at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Cody was born on April 10, 1935, in Lakeview, to Roscoe Edward and Elsie Bell (Dooley) Russell.  He was united in marriage to Glenda Louise Strain of Hardin on May 27, 1966.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Glenda Louise Russell of Hardin; two sons, Scott (Rhonda) Russell of Hardin and Dennis (Darlene) Kallenberger of Richmond; grandson, Walker Russell of Blue Springs; and sister, Gloria (Ben) Early of Simpsonville, KY; three brothers-in-law,: Jim Strain of Hardin, Charles Strain of Richmond, and L. W. Strain of Apache Junction, AZ; and  sister-in-law, Sue Stark of Carrollton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert "Bob" Russell, and brother-in-law, Norman Gene Strain.

Cody graduated from Hardin Central in 1953.  He served in the United States Army from March 1958 to February 1964.  He worked at Fry Roofing in North Kansas City, Lake City Armory, KW Dart Company in Kansas City for 22 years, he then retired from S & K Industries in 1997 as a Security Guard.

Cody loved hunting, gardening, yard work, and shooting squirrels in his backyard.  More than anything, he loved his family.  He always enjoyed when the family got together.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  A quiet man with a big heart.

He was a member of the Hardin American Legion post #487, he served on the Hardin Cemetery Board since 1998, and was a volunteer on the Hardin Fire Department.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Children's Mercy Hospital or to the Hardin Cemetery.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M.  Inurnment will be in Hardin Cemetery, with full Military Honors.  Please remember to share your memories of Cody with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .