Clifford Weyman Russell, age 93, of Hampton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 6, 1929 to the late Clarence "Dutchie" Russell, Sr. and Clara Pierce. Clifford was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence, Jr. (Doris) and Charles (Ayako) and his sisters, Joyce (Roger) Betsill, Joan Russell and a grandson Jeremy Walls. He was a graduate of Hampton High School in 1949 and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated Russell's Florist for over 50 years. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and was a movie projectionist. Mr Russell was a member of Hampton First Baptist church for over 50 years. He served as Head Usher for 40 years and taught Sunday school with Helen for 20 years. Clifford was well-loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Watson Russell, daughters, Donna (Harold) Walls of Hampton, Laura (Ben) Carden of Locust Grove and Connie (Jim) Russell of Suwanee, grandchildren, Kristie (James) Willis, Jennifer (Brian) Jones, Ben Carden, Jr., Rachel (Frank) Price and Ian Russell Tew. Also, five great grandchildren, Michael, Matthew (Chelsea), Kaydn, Phoenix and Haven and several nieces and nephews and one brother-in-law, Jimmy (Gail) Watson of Riverdale. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm - 2:00pm on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough. Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm in the chapel and the burial will follow at Berea Cemetery in Hampton, Georgia.
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