Russell attended Iroquois High School in Erie, PA where he has been placed in the Sports Hall of Fame. He loved University of Texas Longhorn football, golf, reading and traveling.
Russell is survived by his wife, Theresa Lucore; his children Tracie, Jon and Wendy; grandchildren Brandon, Nathan, Cassie and Penny; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Amnesty International or Austin Pets Alive.