John Thomas Russell, age 82, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Houston, TX. A native of Port Arthur and lifelong resident of the Port Arthur and Groves area, Mr. Russell served his country in the U.S Army. He retired from Huntsman as a Board Operator. He was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception - St. Peter the Apostle Parish, where he served with the Knights of Columbus Council.
Mr. Russell is survived by his wife Cecilia Russell; his children and their spouses, Tammy (Bobby) Mouton, Tina (Darryl) Faul and Tim (Thalia) Russell and his sister, Katherine Sheppard. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Aaron (Coni) Mouton, Jacob (Sonia) Mouton, Logan Russell, Shauntel (Heath) Stevison and Jeremy Duhon, along with 8 great grandchildren, Manny, Drake, Atlas, Lilly, Lyllah, Lia, Keegan, and Liam.
The family will receive friends on Monday June 12, 2023 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm with the recitation of The Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm at Grammier Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur, TX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 beginning at 11am at Immaculate Conception - St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. A private Graveside will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park at a later time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grammier-oberle.com for the Russell family.
