Russell McLerran, Jr., 81, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away March 22, 2011.  He was born August 22, 1929, son of Russell Sr. and Mary D.(Fyie) McLerran.

Russell was a U.S. Army, Korean veteran.

He is survived by a sister, Jo Ann McLerran Lindsey and is preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services and burial with military honors in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Kansas City Star, The (MO) – Sunday, April 3, 2011