Russell James Kangas, Iii

A Memorial visitation for Russell James Kangas, III will be from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Kangas, 28, of Meridian, passed away May 22, 2022 in Detroit, MI

Russell was generous and kind to all who met him; he also enjoyed bringing joy to others and making people laugh. He will be remembered as a loving son, grandson, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend to many. Russell had a deep love for family. He was a graduate of Southeast High School. In his spare time, Russell enjoyed music, writing, and video games. Russell was a truck driver for many years and enjoyed seeing sights by way of roads across the U.S.

Russell is survived by his parents Russell, Jr and Selena Kangas; siblings, Wesley Boykin (Selena), Christen Kangas, and Alexis Kangas. Paternal grandparents Russell and Deborah Kangas and Diann Blackburn; maternal grandparents Carolyn Boykin;  as well as a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and two nephews.

Mr. Kangas is preceded in death by his Maternal grandfather, Donny Boykin; and a niece, Presleigh Boykin.

Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.