Edgar Harrison Russell, 77, died on March 27, 2014. Born on March 29, 1936, Mr. Russell left his daughter Renee Gitter; grandson Robert Gitter; three nieces and a host of other family and friends. A lifelong Memphian, Mr. Russell was a World War II veteran, a great salesman but more importantly a husband, father and grandfather. His family is extremely happy that he is in heaven with his wife even though he will be truly missed by them. The family will receive guests on Sunday, March 30 from 5PM – 7PM and funeral services will be on Monday, March 31 beginning at 2PM all at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. Burial will be in Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Online condolences and floral offerings may be expressed at www.brantleyfuneral.com.
