Brennan Russell

Brennan Francis Russell CHESAPEAKE - Brennan Francis Russell, 23, was a passenger in a single car accident on Nov. 27, 2010 which ultimately took his life the following day. Brennan was an economics major in his final semester at Christopher Newport University. He was a 2006 graduate of Hickory High School where he was an active member of the crew team. He spent much of his time camping, sailing, woodturning and hiking. Brennan was loved and will be missed by his father, George T. Russell of Richmond, Va.; his mother and stepfather, Lee Watts Green and George K. Green; and sister, Lauren E. Russell of Chesapeake. He is survived by his grandfather, John A. Watts of Williamsburg, Va.; grandmother, Patricia R. Collmus of Norfolk; and a host of favorite uncles, aunts, cousins, stepbrothers, stepsisters, and dear friends too numerous to name. A celebration of Brennan's life will be held at CNU Trible Library Saturday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Those desiring to make memorial donations may do so to the CNU Sailing Team at www.cnu.edu; follow the Giving prompts and type Sailing Team in the Gift Designation.