Russell Earl Christian, age 92, of Manchester, Maryland passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Russell was born July 12, 1929 to parents Birton and Sally Christian. Russel was the beloved husband of the late Donna Christian and first husband to Vanita Christian; beloved father of David Christian (the late Kelly), Connie Frazier (the late Kenny), Wanda Hutson (Stanley, Sr.), Lynn Tuttle (Joel) and the late Theresa Swindle (Donald); dear step-father of William Pelot, III; brother of Minnie Mazzilli (the late Al), Penny Johnson (the Late Larry) and the late Tilford Christian (the late Sue) and Arnold Christian (Rita). Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Kelly, Chris, Stanley, Jr., Melissa, Austin, Luke, Emily, Josh and the late Russell Cecil Swindle and step-granddaughter Tenley Pelot; loving great-grandfather of JJ, Robert, Stephen, Katie, Xander, Kaden, Presley, John, Anna and Lauren.
Russell had many joys in his life which included his love of the mountains, boating and fishing. Russell is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Russel was a professional mechanic by trade and worked for Browns Honda for 30 years then retired to the mountains in Franklin, North Carolina.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, Maryland 21075 on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at which time a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will begin. Inurnment Meadowridge Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garylkaufmanfuneralhome.com for the Christian family
