Bro. Charles Russell

bro. charles russell

February 16, 1929 ~ July 18, 2025

Born in: Toone , Tennessee
Resided in: Linden, Texas

Funeral services for Bro. Charles Russell, age 96, of Linden, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Pinecrest Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Linden Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.  There will be a time of visitation with family and friends beginning one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the church.

Charles Laverne Russell was born February 16, 1929, in Toone, Tennessee, to Charlie and Lois (Mitchell) Russell. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas.

Bro. Charles Russell dedicated more than 77 years to the ministry, beginning his preaching journey at just 16 years old. He was ordained at the age of 17 at First Baptist Church in Talco, Texas. Throughout his life, he faithfully served numerous congregations across northeast Texas, including a 17-year pastorate at First Baptist Church of Linden.

After retiring as Associational Missionary for the Dogwood Trails Association in Jacksonville, Texas, Bro. Russell continued his ministry as Pastor of Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Hughes Springs, where he served for more than 25 years.

He was an avid fisherman, woodworker, and hunter, but above all, he was a man who loved the Lord deeply and lived to share the gospel. Bro. Russell didn’t just preach the truth; he lived it.

Bro. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lois Russell, and by his beloved wife, Deane Russell. He is survived by his sons, Wayne Russell and wife Lindy, and John David Russell and wife Kathy; his brothers, Jerry Russell and Rhodney Russell and wife Mary Ann; five grandchildren:  Audra Steindorf and husband Mike, Mark Russell and wife Kristin, John Paul Russell, Ben Russell, Julia Russell; seven great-grandchildren:  Elizabeth, Katherine, and Emily Steindorf, Major and Blaire Russell, Claire and Aiden Russell. Sister-in-law, Colleen Rumsey Rountree.  Three nephews and one niece.  An aboundance of friends and people whose lives were changed because of his witness for Jesus.

Though he has finished his race here on earth, we rejoice knowing he is now in the presence of our Savior.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Linden Cemetery Association, or your charity of choice.

 

Services

Funeral Ceremony: July 22, 2025 11:00 am

Pinecrest Baptist Church
507 W Broad
Linden, Texas 75563


Visitation: July 22, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Pinecrest Baptist Church
507 W Broad
Linden, Texas 75563


Interment:

Linden Cemetery
1103 N Main St.
Linden, Texas 75563


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Bro. Charles Russell 's name.

Linden Cemetery Association

P.O. Box 863

Linden,

Texas

75563

903-756-5211

lindencemeteryassociationtx.com

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  1. Candle 2Prayers for all the family,he was truly a good man.Great memories of you when you was our pastor at 1st Baptist for many years ❤️RIP

  2. Candle 2Brother Charles Russell was a wonderful pastor and person. His smile just made him seem to be very happy when he saw the full sanctuary. When he preached you listened as you should.

    His wife and family were also so nice and they seemed like what you look for in a
    Christian and Pastor family.

    I know he is smiling in heaven.

    Beverly C. Ayers Ashwood

  3. Bro Russell is OUR PASTOR. He was always a loving Shepard and friend to our family. And then he was family when Kathy and John David married. He was with us in joys and sorrows. He was a blessing to all who knew him. I can only imagine the Heavenly celebration on Friday. Edd and I loved Bro Russell.

  4. Candle 8John David you lost a reliable fishing buddy who happened to be your dad. 😃. . I can’t imagine the stories you and him could tell but what I do know is the fish around y’all’s boat were in serious trouble! So many stories. 🐟Love ya J!


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