“Russell Darnell Wilson, age 55, passed away Monday January 19th, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital ICU. Russell was born in Odessa, TX on November 28th, 1959, and was the son of Jackie & Lonny Wilson of Odessa. Russell was a 1978 Permian High School Varsity football player and graduate. He went on Baylor University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He worked for The State of Texas as a Child Support Enforcement Officer in Ft. Worth, Dallas, and Texarkana where he met his wife Linda. He moved back to Odessa in 1994 where he had a variety of jobs until he began his teaching career with Ector County ISD. While teaching and coaching he attained his Master’s Degree from UTPB in Educational Leadership. He was employed by ECISD for 19 years as a teacher, coach, and Assistant Principal.
Russell loved to golf, and had a passion for football. He loved his Cowboys & Baylor Bears. Through the kindness of friends he was given tickets to see the second game in McLane Stadium in September 2014. Russell spoke the gospel of “Art Briles - Coach of the Baylor Bears”.
Russell leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Linda Gray Wilson; son Sean Bradley & wife Raney, along with their 3 children, Brennan, Jax, & Tripp of Odessa; daughter Shannon Bradley of Odessa; parents Lonny & Jackie Wilson of Odessa; brother Max Wilson & wife Lisa of Granbury, TX; nephew Richard Wilson & wife Kirby, and their children Kally & Creek Wilson of Abilene; niece Kristyn Wilson of Abilene; niece Kaitlyn Smith & husband Aaron, their child Kaysen of Abilene; uncle Danny Bennett & wife Jeanette; aunt Mary Harris & husband Gary; cousin Cindy Bennett of Midland.
Mr. Wilson will be cremated and a memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, January 25th at 3:00 pm, at Frank Wilson Funeral Home, 4635 Oakwood Odessa, TX. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 24th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Odessa College Foundation in memory of Russell Wilson, 201 W. University, Odessa, TX 79764.
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