He was born in Anson County on March 19, 1940, son of the late Edgar and Dorothy Coble Russell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Mungo of Pageland, SC and by his brother, John Russell of Rockwell, NC. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Doris Russell; his sons, Marty Russell (Cindy) and Jeff Russell (Sharon); his grandchildren, Matthew Russell, Logan Russell, Benjamin Russell and Lindsey Russell and by his brothers, Cecil Russell (Flossie) and Kenneth Russell (Laraine).
The family has requested open hours for friends to come and sign the register book and pay their respects from 11:00am until 4:00pm Thursday, February 18, 2021 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A service to celebrate Mr. Russell's life will begin at 11:00am Friday, February 19, 2021 at Grace Baptist Church, 3411 Weddington Road, Monroe, NC 28110, with Pastor Joe Haskett officiating. Please follow all CDC guidelines. A private interment will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Grace Baptist Church at the address listed above. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the Russell family.
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