Curtis D Russell

Born in Martinsburg, Curtis was the son of the late B. William Russell and Margaret Abrell Turner.

Curtis served in our US Army, where he was known as "The Hammer" and fought in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, where he earned two Purple Hearts and Two Silver Stars. He was an Army Ranger, a member of the 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne Divisions and reluctantly retired as an E9 in 1972 after suffering severe injuries in Vietnam. He was also employed by Citizen's National Bank, Hutzler Oil Company, Panhandle 76 Auto/Truck Plaza, and the Veteran's Administration Hospital during his post-military career.

Curtis was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and a hero who left an impression with everyone he met and will be forever missed.

Curtis is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy Russell; one daughter, Sherlyn Russell Pierce of Fredericksburg, VA and husband, Roger; one son, Michael Curtis Russell of Cumming, GA and wife Thea; one step-daughter, Kim Fraley and husband Roger; two step-sons: CL Baker and wife Tina and Brian Baker, all of Martinsburg; Grandchildren: Talia Russell of Austin TX, Zakariah Russell of Alpharetta, GA, Russ, Nick and Paul Pierce of Fredericksburg, VA, Sophia Russell of Cumming, GA and RJ Fraley of Martinsburg, and one brother, William 'Bill' Russell of Daytona Beach, FL.

Curtis was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Sandra Smith Russell.

The Family will receive friends at Rosedale Funeral Home Thursday, January 22nd from 6PM to 8PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23rd at 10:00AM at Rosedale Chapel

The family would like to thank all of the Doctors, Nurses, and other employees at the Newton D. Baker VA Hospital for their care and comfort during these past couple of years. We hope you remember "Rolling Thunder" as much as we will remember the friendship and support from all of you.