Russell Wayne Hargis January 9, 1949 - August 17, 2020

Russell Wayne Hargis, age 71 of Clever, Missouri passed away suddenly, Monday evening, August 17, 2020. He was born January 9, 1949 in Fordland Missouri the son of Nick and Lura (Martin) Hargis. Russell was a man who showed his wife, children, grandson and all that knew him what it meant to be man, a human and a Christian. We learned from what he showed us each day, what it truly means to honor your fellow brother and sister. These values live within us today and for all days going forward.

On February 19, 1972, Russell was united in marriage to Delilah Handley and together they recently celebrated 48 years of marriage. He loved Delilah and for 48 years he referred to her as “My wife”. He worked all his life to make sure his wife and children never went without anything they needed. Russell was a loyal employee of Wilbert Vault for over forty years. He would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Russell knew the true meaning of “turning the other cheek” and was always willing to forgive. Following through with his giving and caring style, Russell also generously donated his organs and saved lives with his selfless donation. He loved to build and was in the process of building a new home, in Sparta, for his wife and himself.

Russell is survived by his wife Delilah Hargis of Clever, Missouri; daughter Tabatha Sawyer of Republic, Missouri; son John Hargis of Clever, Missouri; a grandson Allen Sawyer of Republic, Missouri; his brother Loyd Hargis and wife Jo Anne of Tacoma, Washington; his sister Alice Smith and husband David of Venus, Texas; many nephews and nieces, extended family and his favorite dog Oreo. Russell was preceded in death by his parents Nick and Lura Hargis

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M., Friday evening, August 21, 2020 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with pastor Bob Long officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service and begin at 6:00 P.M. Arrangement and services under the care and direction of Barnes Family funeral Home. On line condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com .

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. ~ John 5:19-20 KJV