BREAKING NEWS
Russell Goward, former State Representative and Democratic Committeeman, passed away today. He was 71-years-old.
A former Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Goward was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1966 and served 15 terms representing north St. Louis’ 60th District.
Goward’s major legislative accomplishments include a role in drawing up the first congressional district where an African American could run for Congress and win. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus.
During his time as a Democratic Committeeman, he helped build the 21st Ward Regular Democratic Organization into one of the largest and most active ward organizations in north St. Louis.
A 1953 graduate of Sumner High School, Goward attended Hubbard Business College, Harris Teachers College and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Goward is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dolores Goward, and their two children, Russell Goward, Jr. and Monika Goward-Petty.
Date and time of funeral services will be announced soon.
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July 28th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Monika, I am truly sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. God Bless
July 29th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
We lost a good one in Russell.
July 30th, 2007 at 10:45 am
With Russell’s passing we loose another great Democrat. Rest in Peace, friend.
Brian Wahby
July 30th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Sorry to hear of this. I am surprised I didn’t read it anywhere else yet.
We continue to lose some of the great leaders from the WWII and Korea generation.
July 30th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
My family and I appreciate all the kind words and prayers. My father will be sorely missed. Thank you, Monika
August 2nd, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Very Sorry for the loss. May God be with all of you and yours. Although I have not had much contact with those in my Leroy Goward tree, I have always been able to read (via the web) of something Russell had done. With Goward pride “Thank You For Your Work … RIP”. Mark C. Goward (Son of Calvin Goward)