RUSSELL, Cameron Reid - b. August 14, 1997 - d. May 27, 2015

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Cameron Reid Russell, 17, of Howard, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from injuries due to an automobile accident.  Reid was born on August 14, 1997 to Tom and Angela (Blanton) Russell in Houston, Texas.

Reid was a student at West Elk High School in Howard where he had just completed his junior year.  He was very outgoing and was active in numerous school activities.  He played football, basketball, and baseball.  He was also an active member of FFA, FCCLA, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Reid was very active in the Howard community and enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fishing.  He also played guitar and loved spending time with his friends.  He worked during the summer in Oklahoma.

Reid is survived by his mother, Angie Russell; his brothers, Preston Jones, Dustin Russell, and Garrett Perry; his sister, Monica Fouch; his grandmothers, Betty Russell and Phyllis Blanton; three nephews; and three nieces.  He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Russell and his grandfathers, Weldon Russell and Dees Blanton.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the West Elk High School with Dave Whetstone officiating.  Interment will be at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard following the service.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Memorials have been suggested to the Howard Methodist Youth Fellowship and may be left with or mailed to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)