Russell McGaha, 90, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Campbellsville, KY.  He was born in Adair County, KY on November 17, 1931 to the late Curtis and Bessie Holt McGaha.
 

In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Maxine McGaha and 5 siblings: Edith Tuttle, Calvin McGaha, Lyda Holt, Tommy Martin and Alene Wilson.

Mr. McGaha was a member of the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He was a former Goodyear Tire Dealer in Columbia, worked at Fruit of the Loom and Westlake Regional Hospital. He was proud of his service to his country and a very patriotic man. He collected Mopar vehicles and enjoyed reading.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Ronnie McGaha (Sheila) of Russell Springs, KY, Teresa Benningfield (Lynn) of Campbellsville, KY and Connie Richerson of Campbellsville, KY

5 grandchildren: Chrystal Graham (Bobby), Candace Craig, Shelly Rose, Keila Sullivan (Joe), and Mark Richerson (Meaghan)

8 great-grandchildren: Evan Graham, Drake Graham, Zoe Graham, Liam Rose, Luke Richerson, Austin Sullivan, Dillan Sullivan, and Clayton Lindsey

3 great-great-grandchildren: Easton Sullivan, Waverly Sullivan and Aslynn Copley

3 siblings: Nelda Miles of Louisville, Doyce McBride and Bernice Dare both of Indiana

Sister-in-law: Barbara McGaha

Several nieces and nephews

Funeral Service: 11:00amCT on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home 

Burial: New Hope Cemetery with full military honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097

Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and on Wednesday morning until time for the service