A land-use planner for the government, he was born March 30, 1954, in Indianapolis, Ind.
A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. July 27, 2015 at Morningside Southern Baptist Church, 2900 S. 8th Ave. in Yuma.
Russell will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Katie C. Lambert of Yuma.
Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements, including private cremation.