Beloved Son, father and grandfather, very dear brother, uncle and a great friend to many. He was always willing to lend a hand and ever so resourceful when it came to any kind of handywork. He loved to joke and was somewhat of a prankster. His smile and laughter will never be forgotten and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Patsy in 1961, his brother, Richard in 1999, his father, Charles H. Russell in 2007 his brother, Charles Jr in 2012 and his mother, Angelita L Russell in 2020.
He is survived by his children, Jesse Russell Jr, of Bonham,Texas, and Jason (Elizabeth) Russell of Fayetteville Georgia; his sisters, Irene Russell of Brownsville, Cecilia R. Nieto(Mark†) and Lorraine R. (George) Alvarez of Los Fresnos; grandchildren, Jason Jr. and Emilia Russell of Fayetteville, Georgia, and aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to mention. He is also survived by his “other brothers” Charlie Garza, Armando Garza and Jorge Vela.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 1 pm to 9pm with a rosary at 7pm in Chapel of Peace at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Visitation will continue on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 8am with a Mass of Christian burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 2355 E. Tyler St at 10:00am.
Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park at 11 am.
Serving as pallbearers will be: George L. Alvarez, Gus Lopez, Rene Lopez, Joe Lopez, Armando Lopez and Gilberto Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jessie Russell, Richard Russell Jr., Nick Bella, Carlos A. Alvarez and Javier D. Alvarez.