WOOD, Russell Clinton "Rusty" - d. August 18, 2021

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Russell Clinton "Rusty" Wood, age 63, of Elk City, Kansas, passed away on August 18, 2021 at his home.
 
Rusty worked on the road for RSI for most of his life and had recently retired with the love of his life, Debbie, and built his dream cabin on Sweeney Hill.  This world lost an amazing man.  Rusty was one of the most kind, giant-hearted people anyone could have ever known.  He had such a big love for his family and for God.

Family was everything to him, especially his wife, Debbie.  They had such a great love and respect for each other.  It was truly amazing, and our family is so thankful that she was able to find a love like that and that we were there to see it. 

Rusty's memory will carry on with his wife, Debbie of the home; stepdaughter, Brook (Brian) Stewart and grandchildren Tate, Miles, and Allison of Moline, Kansas; his mother and stepdad, Joe and Myrna Couch of Elk City, Kansas; his sister, Londa (Tim) Grove of Chetopa, Kansas; stepbrothers, Jim (Karen) Couch of Elk City, Kansas, Don (Jessica) Couch of Fredonia, Kansas, Shawn (Tricia) Couch of Fredonia, Kansas; stepsisters, Diane (T.J.) Baker of Arkansas City, Kansas and Tammy Ashenfelter of El Dorado, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his dad, Joyal Wood. 

Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel of Independence, Kansas.  Private services will be held at a later date.

(taken from the Potts Funeral Home website)

Rusty attended schools in Longton, Kansas in the 70s and/or 80s according to a friend.