G. Russell Grubaugh

G. Russell Grubaugh was born October 8, 1925 on the family farm west of Ozark, Missouri. He was the son of J. E. Grubaugh and Annie Dunham Grubaugh. He graduated in 1944 from Ozark High School. On May 10, 1946 Russell married Fern Davis and they were blessed with four children. During his early years he hauled milk from local dairies which he enjoyed very much, and later on hauled coal, explosives, and clay. In 1955 he started selling sewing machines, which grew into the Ozark Sewing Machine Co. which he still owned and operated. He also enjoyed raising beef cattle and putting up hay with his family. He achieved so much in his own special way, once again proving that if you want it you can achieve it. On October 30, 1992 he married Myrna Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Fern, two brothers, Ward and John, and one sister Mabel. His brother Neal W. Grubaugh survives. He is also survived by his wife Myrna; two sons, G. Russell, Jr. & his wife Marcia of Liberty, MO; John & his wife Sarah; two daughters, Linda Carter & her husband Jack; Donna Turner, and her husband Scott, all of Ozark, MO; ; five grandsons, Mark (Abby), Eric, Derek, Taylor & Ethan; two granddaughters Carrie (Rob) and Erin (Steve); four stepchildren, Doug (Dee), Dan , David, and Eric; step grandchildren, Rachael, Amanda, Parker, Olivia, Zoe, Hannah, Alexa, Brittany and Kelsey; five great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren; and two very special nieces, Anita Cox and Mary Moss and many other family members. He was a member of the Ozark Christian Church for over 60 years; had received his 50 year membership pin from the Ozark Friend Lodge #352 AF&AM, and Past District Deputy Grand Master, and a 55 year member of the Ozark Rodeo Boosters Club. Russell"�s favorite pastime was traveling, visiting all 50 states more than once, including several trips abroad. Russell enjoyed his farms located in Ozark and Mansfield, his daily trip to the coffee shop and spending time with his family. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor David Massey-Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM "� 8:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home, with a Masonic Honors at 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Ozark Christian Church Building Fund.