Mr. Russell was born July 26, 1933 in Muldrow, Oklahoma; the son of Luther Russell and Jewell Rogers Russell. He married Nina Marie Brown Russell on August 20, 1955 in Poteau, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1990 in Covington, Kentucky. Mr. Russell was a commercial construction carpenter. Mr. Russell passed this life on November 26, 2006 in Muldrow, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 73 years, 4 months and 0 days.
Survivors are: 1 Daughter: Diane Eastham of Crittendon, KY; 2 Sons: Danny Russell of Crittendon, KY, and Jamie Russell of Crittendon, KY; 4 Grandchildren: Shane Eastham, J.D. (Jamie) Russell, Tiffany Russell, and Courtney Russell; 1 Great Grandson: Payton Eastham; 3 Step-children: Mari, Ashley, and Crystal; 6 Brothers: Glen Russell of Independence, MO, Leonard (Chang) Russell of Muldrow, Ok, Garland Russell of Gore, Ok, Hayden Russell of Muldrow, Ok, Richard Russell of Muldrow, Ok, and Terry Russell of Tulsa, Ok; 5 Sisters: Lola McGehee of Muldrow, Ok, Fern Middleton of Muldrow,Ok., Daphine Forenback of Lexington, KY., Maxine Moore of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Donna Jones of Ft. Smith, Ark; Several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Nina Marie Brown Russell and his second wife Marla West. |