Russell John Binkard, Jr. son of the late Russell John Binkard, Sr. and Shirley Ann (Vermilye) Binkard, was born October 10, 1970, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on April 18, 2025 at the age of 54 years, 6 months and 8 days.

Survivors include:

His fiance: Sherry Hopper

Daughters: Tiffany Marie Binkard of Fisk, Mo

Samantha Louise Sample (Megan) of Poplar Bluff, Mo

Stepdaughter: Whitney Hopper

Stepson: Jacob George

Sisters: Sherry Binkard of Paragould, Ar, Karen (Marty) Summers of Paragould, Cynthia Hembrey of Cardwell, Ellen (Donnie) Wycoff of Cardwell, Melissa (Doug) Morehart of Rector, and Kayla (Glenn) Finkbeiner of Cardwell.

Grandchildren: Kayden Gordon, Rayden Gordon, Hayden Gordon, Grayson, Bentley, Anna Kay, Addy, Drake, Braxton and Elyza

Two dogs: Fred and Little Bit

Other relatives

Russell was preceded in death by his son: Dustin Alexander Binkard and sister: Debra Hill Binkard.

Russell loved and enjoyed his children, grandchildren, fiance,, sisters, nieces and  nephews. His hobbies included: riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, shooting his guns, collecting Godzilla memorabilia and manes, he loved to color, and aggrivate and joke with those he loved, He was described as a "big ole Teddy Bear". He loved his job at Tenneco.

Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Senath, Missouri. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, at the McDaniel Chapel in Senath.  Marlin Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in Cardwell Cemetery. Honored to serve pallbearers: Sean Hembrey, David Buie, Logan Wagner, Corey Summers, Jacob George and Randy Hembrey, Sr.  Honorary pallbearers: Randy Hembrey, Jr. Kevin Bickford, Nathan Wagner, Trey Finkbeiner, Colton Finkbeiner and Elijah Finkbeiner.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath will be in charge of the arrangements.

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