Damon Lee "Squirrel" Russell, age 23, of Bibb County, Alabama, died in a car accident on January 26, 2020. He was born on April 30,1996 in Redding, California along with his twin brother. He graduated from Bibb County High School and ITT Tech in Sacramento, California, where he learned to be an auto mechanic. Squirrel loved to have a good time, whether playing UNO or Yahtzee with his grandmother, riding dirt roads on his dirt bike, playing paintball and basketball, shooting guns, hunting, fishing, or drinking a Corona with lime and lots of salt around the bonfire. He had a heart of gold and always stood up for his friends and family. He was so full of life and love. He passed on too early, and his loss will leave a hole in the hearts of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Monte Russell, Pete Bloom and Gary Engel; great-grandfather, Richard Johnston; great-grandmothers, Carole Johnston and Mildred Williams; great-uncle, Pete Johnston.
He is survived by his mother, Virginia Russell (Ken Scott); father, Bradley Bloom (Anna); brother, Jesse Russell; sister, Christina Russell; grandmother, Judy Russell and Nettie Bloom; aunts, Sabrina Russell, Lisa Dougherty, and Gail Crowley; uncles, Steven Bloom and Keith Bloom; numerous cousins including Tyler Crowley and Kelly Crowley; and many close friends.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo), with visitation to begin at 10:00 AM. As Squirrel would want, come casual.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
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