Russell Eddington, one of six children was born April 17,1932 in New Orleans, LA and was the son of the late George and Isabella Eddington. He was the second oldest of 6 siblings George Melvin, Ernest, Geraldine & Gerald who all preceded him in death.
He served in the U.S. Army & Air Force and was a Korean and Viet Nam veteran. He was assigned to the 4080th Strategic Squadron (U-2) as a jet engine mechanic at Laughlin AFB, TX. He graduated from Cerro Coso Community College with an Associate Degree. He retired 30 April 1971 after 24 years of service. After his retirement from the military he went to work for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a Senior Safety and Quality Engineer on the Shuttle Recovery Team and retired in 1987. He returned to work for Lockheed Martin for 10 years. He served as a City Council member from 1998 until 2002 and was a 50 year charter member of the American Legion, Post 476. He was a member of the Community Church and served as former Chairman of the Board of Deacons.
Russell is survived by his loving wife Sherry and a God blessed family of three children Jack (Jennie); Alicia; Mel (Etana), six grandchildren, Jeremy, Christina, David, Jasmyne, Evonte and Elexus. and four great grandchildren; Daniel, Ava, Kayden and Ari. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
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