Russell Kay Doran

Ava, Missouri

Russell Kay Doran, 89 years,  3 months, 15 days old, passed away on March 5, 2020 at his beloved farm with his family by his side.

Russell was born November 21, 1930 in Douglas County, Mo to William Franklin and Maude May (Kay) Doran.

Russell was a U. S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. On June 14, 1992 Russell and Ellie (Fleetwood) were united in marriage at Ava. He was a Christian and attended Ava Assembly of God. Russell was a hard working farmer, milk hauler, and he enjoyed going to the sale barn. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and raising cattle, rabbits, goats, and birds for his grandchildren. In later years he loved to sit outside and watch the traffic go by with his beloved friend, Sadie the beagle. Russell enjoyed spending time at McDonald's with his friends. His pride and joy was his grandkids and great grandkids. He was the best "PaPa" around!

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Maxine Lathrom and Mary Doran, three brothers, Frank, Raymond, and Richard Doran, three brother-in-laws, Joe Lathrom, Bill Hinrichs, and James Hudson, one nephew, Kent Lathrom, and one sister-in-law, Ruth Doran.

He is survived by his wife, Ellie, his three children and their spouses, Darrell & Terry Hartgraves, Jimmie & Chris Hartgraves and Connie & Mike Burris, granddaughter and caregiver, Tina & Gordon Simmons, six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one sister, Marcelline Hudson, several nieces, nephews, in-laws, and many special friends.

Visitation for Russell will be Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with Military Honors by the Troy Herd American Legion Post 112 at the funeral home. Graveside will be following visitation and honors at 11:00 A.M. at the Mills Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Buddy Boyd and Pastor Marvin Loftin.  Memorials may be made to the Mills Cemetery.