He was born to the late James and Mary Peyton on September 14, 1936 in Henry County, Kentucky.
Russell was Baptist by faith and worked for Oldham County Schools as the Janitorial Plant Operator. He loved Coon Hunting, Fishing and UofL Basketball.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Long Peyton; son, Tony Peyton (Debra); grandson, Dave Peyton; granddaughter, Misty Peyton; 2 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Left to cherish the memory of Russell are his children, Vanessa Sallee, David Peyton (Karan), Jimmy Peyton (Deborah), and Duane Peyton; 3 grandchildren, Bradley Peyton, Brian Peyton (Amanda), and Ronnie Garwood (Sandy); 7 great-grandchildren, Zachary, Zahne, MaKenley, MaKenzie, Terri, Kaitlin, and Brooklyn; 6 great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Jewell Salmons and Marcella Yount (Gary); a very special caregiver, Wanda Burgin, extended family and friends.
A celebration of Russell's life will be held at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home, 706 W Jefferson St, LaGrange, Kentucky on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm with burial to follow at Valley of Rest in LaGrange. Visitation will be from 12:30pm until the start of the service.