John Irvin Russell, age 78, of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maralyn Russell; his two children, John Travis Russell and Tonya Renee Russell; and three brothers, Pee Wee (Nelda) Russell, Buddy Russell, and Allen (Ann) Russell. John was preceded in death by his parents, Hillary Perry Russell and Wilma Williams Russell; and a brother, Wiley Russell. Visitation will be Friday, March 17, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home, Saraland. A graveside service will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be offered online at www.radneyfuneralhome-saraland.com.
