Russell Leroy Beers 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home. He was born December 31, 1934 in Stewartsville, MO, son of Lorene and Norville "Lee" Beers. Russell graduated from Missouri School for the Deaf in 1955. On June 27, 1970 he married Christina Vaughn in St. Joseph. He was the Co-Pastor and Founder of Signs of Love Church for the Deaf, and served as Associate Pastor alongside his wife Chris at New Life Cathedral in St. Joseph. Russell also worked as a Painting Contractor for many years.
Russell was a loving husband father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His favorite times were spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, working in his yard or sitting on his glider. He also enjoyed boating and swimming and vacationing in Branson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Chantelle Beers, and brother, Glenn Beers. Survivors include: his wife of 54 years, Christina Beers of the home, sons, Brent (Jackie) Beers and Jeremy Beers, both of St. Joseph, sister, Judy Wiggington of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Lane (Shaylee), Tyler (Chyann), Tayler (Tyler David), Hayley and Piper, great-grandchildren, Leia, Mason, Ryker, Beau, and Bennett.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.
