Russell Stanaford, age 92, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2013.
Russell was born on September 13, 1921 in Paintsville, KY to the late Enoch & Caroline Stanaford.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Russell was an avid bowler and golfer.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Eddie, Enoch and Virgil Stanaford; and sister, Opal Music.
Russell is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ethel Stanaford; daughter, Linda (Ron) Overholt; grandchildren, Russell "Rusty" Evers and Wendi (Brian) Marsh; great-grandchildren, Bethany Evers and Kylie Marsh; brother, Oval D Stanaford; sister, Mabel (Andy) Povlis; sister-in-law, Opal Jones and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 1-2 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The service will follow at 2 pm. Burial will take place at Miami Valley Memory Gardens.
Donations may be made in Russell's memory to The American Cancer Society. Russell will be missed by all who knew and loved him.