James Lowell Russell

Jim was born May 16, 1943, in Shellhorn, Alabama to Jessie James and Merle Newman Russell. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1961. Upon graduation, the family moved to Montgomery where he obtained an associate degree from Alabama Christian College in 1963. He met the love of his life, Lorraine May at Panama Street Church of Christ. They celebrated their 60th anniversary on July 19, 2024.

Jim began work at A & P Grocers in 1961 and worked there until 1966 when he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service. He retired from the Post Office in 1999 with 33 years of service. He was also the ticket manager for the South Alabama State Fair/Alabama National Fair from 1983 until 2016.

Jim was predeceased by his parents and his brother Jesse Neal Russell. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine May Russell, son and daughter in law James and Michele Russell, daughter and son in law Lori and Jim Hagan. Three beautiful granddaughters, Lauren (Jacob) Strait of Lebanon, TN, Emma Russell of Montgomery, AL, and Jacque Hagan (Cody) Russell of Lapine, AL. Two great-grandchildren, Eva Margaret Strait and James Raymond "JR" Strait. Sisters, Ann Ingram of Spring, TX and Denise (Ed) Bryant of Senatobia, MS. Sister-in-Law Patricia Russell, Brother-in-law Lamar (Judy) May and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jim Hagan, Jacob Strait, Cody Russell, Mark Davidson, Dean Sanders, and Randy Stephenson.

Visitation will be at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road Montgomery, AL 36109, on Friday 23, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM.

The funeral service will be held at Dalraida Church of Christ, 3740 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109, on Saturday 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM with a visitation at 1:00 PM.

At Dalraida Church of Christ Jim faithfully served as a Deacon and then as an Elder for 24 years.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Agape of Central Alabama, Parkinson’s Association of Alabama or a charity of your choosing.

Interment will be at Alabama Heritage Cemetery, 10505 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36117.