Ronald Dean Underwood, 56, Russell, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Hays Medical Center following a battle with cancer.

He was born Feb. 6, 1954, to Lowell "Pat" and Velma (Myers) Underwood in Springfield, Mo. He graduated from Russell High School in 1972. He attended Colby Community College and Fort Hays State University.

He married Nancy Marie Bender in September 1983. He owned and operated Russell Carpet Co. and managed rental properties.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Alex Underwood and Seth Underwood, both of Russell; his parents, Russell; a brother, Rick Underwood, Russell; and his mother-in-law, Marceline Bender, Russell.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Randall.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Otterbein United Methodist Church, Russell. The family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell.

Memorials are suggested to the oncology institute at Hays Medical Center or the Russell County Area Community Foundation.

Condolences can be left online at www.pvpmortuary.com.