James Randle Russell

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James Randle Russell, 64, of Douglassville passed away May 16, 2017.  Mr. Russell was born September 4, 1952 in Sanger, CA to Carliss and Maxine Russell.  He was a loving spouse and provided strength and stability to his entire family.  Upon graduation from High School and a year of college he joined the US Navy in November 1971 and served 24 years.  He earned his college Degree in Business Administration.  He was a machinist by trade and served abroad several US Naval Ships.  His final Navy assignment was served abroad the USS Pearl Harbor as Command Master Chief.

Master Chief Russell’s awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Two Gold Stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (One Gold Star), Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation (One Bronze Star), Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with Operation ‘O’, Battle Efficiency Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal (Five Bronze Stars), National Defense Service Medal (One Gold Star), Armed Force Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Services Medal (Three Bronze Stars), Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (One Bronze Star), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Navy Expert Rifleman Medal.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 25 years, Guyla Russell; fours sons and daughters-in-law, James Russell, Jr. and Elizabeth, Jason Russell and Anna, Jeremy Russell and Amy, Dennis Roberts and Elizabeth; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jennifer and Shane Williams, Ronda Walker; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Tim and Wendy Russell, and Craig Russell; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nadine and Glenn Rigings, and Carla Roadcap; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Services will be 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at Pinecrest Baptist Church with Bro. Bryan Baggett officiating and under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.   Burial will be 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in the Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery.

There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday evening at the funeral home.

 

 

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  1. It was my honor to have served with you Master Chief. Fair winds and following seas my friend. Guyla you were his heart. His love for you and his children was so great. May you find peace. God bless. YNC(Ret) Myers

  2. Our Sincere Sympathies to all of you dear Friends at this time of loss and always, Our Love to all the Family . Tom and Edith Clements

  3. We are sorry for your loss. Cherish fond memories and find comfort in Almighty God’s assurance that soon He will do away with all sickness and death (Isaiah 25:8; 33:24; 1 Corinthians 15:26). May mercy and peace and love be increased to you. (Jude 2)

  4. So sorry for your great loss, but we know where Randy is and he will be waiting to see us when it is our time. We pray that God will give you comfort during your grief of missing your husband and best friend. We will also keep you and your family in our prayers.

  5. Guyla, I went to church yesterday and was stunned when I learned your husband had passed away. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for your comfort, peace and strength in the coming days. Our faith lends comfort in knowing we will see loved ones in God’s plan. I value our friendship and hope to see you soon. Donna Simon donna@texassimons.com


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