Bill Russell
Posted: February 21, 2018
COLUMBUS — William “Bill “Hubert Russell, 83, died Feb. 19, 2018, at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Russell was born in Ecru on Feb. 21, 1934, to the late Raymond and Mildred Russell. He formerly served in the United States Navy. He was formerly employed by Columbus Air Force Base as a foreman in the heat shop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Anne McMillen and Francis Dale Hawkins. He is survived by his wife, Billie Lorraine Russell; sons, Stephen Russell of Melborne, Florida, John P. Russell of Waynesboro, Georgia, and Ted L. Russell of Walkertown, North Carolina; sisters, Martha Joe Owens of Memphis, Tennessee and Mary Spence of Memphis, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4830 McWillie Circle, Jackson, MS 39206.