Billie Jack Russell

RUSSELL, Billie Jack, age 87 of Fairborn, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Estora Russell; and his son, William Edward Russell. Billie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Loretta Russell; sons, John (Marianne) Russell of Washington and Tim (Sherie) Russell of Kettering; and daughter, Kathryn Boling of Fairborn. He was a retired CMSgt Air Force and retired from civil service. Billie was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 526. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Mary, Help of Christians Catholic Church, 954 N. Maple Ave., Fairborn, OH with Rev. Thomas A. Nevels Celebrant. Interment will follow at Byron Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, National Council of the United States, 58 Progress Pkwy., Maryland Heights, MO, 63043. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.burchamtobiasfuneralhome.com