Russell Dale “Russ” Johnson, age 44, of Monett, Missouri.

Russell Dale “Russ” Johnson, age 44, of Monett, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

He was born April 24, 1980 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Penelope Brown and Ricky Strong.

Surviving are his mother, Penelope (Johnson) Brown of Exeter, Missouri; the love of his life, LaRita Chambers of Purdy, Missouri; four sons, Payton Campbell of Monett, Missouri, Parker Campbell of San Antonio, Texas, Paxton Campbell of Monett, Missouri, and Presley Campbell of Milton, Florida; four brothers, Steve Johnson of Exeter, Missouri, Israel Brown of Exeter, Missouri, Emanuel Brown of Dillard, Nebraska, and Anthony Brown, of Exeter, Missouri; one sister, Krissa Strong of Rocky Comfort, Missouri and six grandchildren, Corbin, Thea, Edwin, Adaline, Temprence, and Axel.

Preceding him in death was his father, Ricky Strong.

Russ attended school in Monett, Missouri graduating from Monett High School in 1998. He was employed by Seven Valleys Construction in Cassville, Missouri as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, canoeing, riding bicycles, and woodworking. Russ loved his mom, his family, and his dogs.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Minister Carl Carlson will conduct the services.

Contributions may be made to Haven of the Ozarks in memory of Russ.

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