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Tony S. Russ

Tony Sherwood Russ, 81 of Cheifland, Florida passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. 

Mr. Russ was born on June 6, 1937 to the late John and Anna Russ in Southhill, Kentucky. He served 4 years in the United States Navy. He worked construction and was a clerk at ABC Liquors. He moved to Chiefland from Silver Springs in 2002.  Mr. Russ enjoyed gardening, fishing, and doing crossword puzzles. He was a member of VFW and Eagles. Mr. Russ was a Protestant. 

He is survived by his daughters, Rose Marie (Mike) Johsnon of Havana, FL and Virginia (Billy) Gilcrist of Chiefland, FL, son William Webb of Live Oak, FL, 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren: 18 great great-grandchildre, brother Mitchell (Lois) Russ of Morgantown, KY, sister, Gail Morris of Boonville, IN and many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by brothers Carl and Bobby Russ: his parents, a companion, Laverne Kato, daughter, Beverly (Johnny) Kent and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Webb, one grandson and one great-grandson. 

A graveside service will be held at Florida National Cemetery, 6505 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Florida 33513 on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. Flower donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation, P.O. Box 358296, Gainesville, FL 32635.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Chiefland, Florida 352-494-0050 and Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com.

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