Kirk Wayne Russ

Kirk Wayne Russ, age 49, of Evansville, IN, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home at 8:00 a.m. on November 4, 2024.

Kirk was on born July 7, 1975, in Evansville, IN, to Jerry and Judy Russ.

Kirk was most importantly, not only a father, but a grandfather as well. He loved seeing his grandkids any chance he could and always asked about their wellbeing and what they were up to. He loved and advocated for both his cats, Bebe and Jack (especially the latter). Kirk loved to show off the semi-frequent new pair of shoes (usually Nike or Jordan) he had got as well as sunglasses, watches or clothes, such as a jacket or shirt. Kirk grew up skateboarding around the neighborhoods of Evansville. He was an extremely impressive and talented street style skateboarder. Kirk had an immense passion for art and drawing, and he an early interest in tattooing. Kirk loved building model cars and working on actual vehicles and motorcycles. In his early years, he had a fondness of riding motorcycles. He also loved to cook, especially chili, pork steaks, homemade French fries and bean patties. Kirk hated sour cream and mayonnaise but loved pot roast, pizza, mandarin oranges and a cold Ski. Kirk loved a lot of different kinds of music such as rock, rap and gospel. He enjoyed camping and traveling when he had the opportunity, and he especially loved going to Gatlinburg and St Louis. Kirk enjoyed riding his bicycle around and always had multiple to select from at the home. He was an all-around handyman from renovating homes, painting, laying carpet to changing tires and changing the oil on a car, if you needed it. Kirk both overcame and continued to deal with many vices and traumas throughout his life. He navigated them all to the best of his abilities. Kirk was very proud to have recently completed his drug program after a year – which is a massive milestone for anyone in a position similar to his! Kirk loved many and is still loved by many, regardless of any circumstances. He will be missed for the rest of the time we share on this earth.

Kirk is survived by his parents, Jerry & Judy; sister, Kimberly; children, Christian and Champayne; grandchildren, Aria, Amari, Shai, and Willow; nieces, Cheyenne and Raegan and her boys, Ryker and Ripley; nephew, Zayne; and many extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Free Pentecostal Church, 3201 Fickas Road, Evansville, IN.

Friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until service time, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Free Pentecostal Church.

Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Kirk Russ. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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