Mr. Russell was born January 30, 1933 in Loudon County, Tennessee to the late Sam Latimore Russell and Nellie Hitson Russell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hoyit, Roy,William and David; sisters, Deana Cook, Betty Stewart, Fay Williams and Tootsie Lingerfelt.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory with Pastor Dean Hart and Pastor William Church officiating and the NC National Guard and Caldwell County Honor Guard to present Military Honors.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Corena Davis Russell; sons, Robert Russell and wife Amy of Claremont and Timothy Russell of Catawba; daughter, Geba Davenport and husband Marvin of Granite Falls; sister Freda Schrimsher of Tennessee; sister-in-law Lois Julian and husband Allen of Valdese.
Also left to carry on Pa Russell's kindness are his four treasured grandsons, Jesse and Adam Jarrett, Robbie and Rex Russell; four great-grandchildren, Laney, Quinn, Graham and Brynlee; bonus grandchildren, Eric Wilkinson, Darian Starr and Taylor Sigmon; two extra great-granddaughters, Ryleigh and Carter.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir at 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Russell Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.