He was educated in the LaGrange School system and graduated from both LaGrange High School and LaGrange College. He then spent over 40 years with the Georgia Power Company before retiring in 2018. All who knew Russell will remember his ready smile, and calm demeanor, and love of his friends, golf and fishing. Most of all, however, Russell loved God and his family.
He is survived by his Fiancee', Sharon Andrews; Mother, Marjorie Fackler; brother, Ron Fackler; brother Whit and Jan Fackler; sister, Jane and David Whitmer; six nieces and nephews and eight grand nieces and nephews.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be Friday, February 1, 2019 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Chapel from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. The Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church followed by a private Family burial.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to William B. and Marjorie T. Fackler Scholarship Fund at LaGrange College in memory of Russell Fackler.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240, (706) 884-8636.
