(From Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home)Russell “Kojak” Carlin Jr., 91, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri (formerly of Monett) was called to his Heavenly home on Sunday November 1, 2026 while at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Monett, Missouri; the son of the late Russell and Thelma (Mullins) Carlin Sr.
He was a retired diesel mechanic and a member of New Site Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a member of Abou Ben Adem Shriners, the Monett American Legion, the Monett V.F.W., and the Eagles.
Kojak is survived by three daughters: Sandy Nelson of Salmon, Idaho, Diana Maglott of Dallas, Texas, and Shelly Carlin of Monett, Missouri; one sister: Sharon Sue McMely of Dennison, Texas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Kojak is being held on Sunday November 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri. Family and friends are gathering after the visitation at 5:00 p.m. at the Monett V.F.W. Graveside services are being held on Monday November 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri.
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