He is survived by his wife, Aline Russell of the home; two daughters, Denise Bodner and husband Kurt of Rhode Island, and Jennifer Lovell and husband Todd of Fort Smith; two sons, Eric Russell of Fayetteville, and Josh Russell of Tulsa; two sisters, Roberta Cardew and Kim Smith, both of Fort Smith; ten grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A family-hosted memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the Cross View Christian Church in Fort Smith. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
