Clifton Russell “Russ” McGaha, 62, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Canton, OH on April 15, 1961 to the late Clifton Davis McGaha, Jr. and Clarice Burton McGaha.
Russ was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russell County and a lifetime member of the Hill and Valley Saddle Club. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles and horses. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Barbara Stapleton McGaha of Columbia
6 children: Ashley Froedge (Frankie), Misty McGaha, Jackie Phillips Burton, Richie Bernard, and Nathan Curry all of Columbia, KY and Jaime Reece (Gary) of Westmoreland, TN
15 grandchildren (including 3 that he raised as his own): Whitley Phillips Sneed, Payton Phillips, Nathaniel McGaha Curry, Ethan Froedge, Molly Froedge, Tre’ Hughes, Bryce Hughes, Coty Biggerstaff, Kenneth Biggerstaff, Ethan Bernard, Evan Bernard, Elliot Bernard, Eli Bernard, and Natalie Curry
4 great-grandchildren: Addi Sneed, Barrett Sneed, Waylon Biggerstaff, and Oakley Biggerstaff
2 sisters: Sandra New (Tommy) and Jan Leischner (Tim Horstman) both of Columbia, KY
Several nieces, nephews, friends, & other relatives
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Abby Curry.
Funeral service: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the services.
Visitation: Thursday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Friday until the time for the service at the funeral home
Russ will have his final Harley ride on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 1:30pm from the funeral home to Bryant Cemetery where his cremains will be buried with his parents.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
