Lloyd G. Russell

1924 - 2003

Judge Lloyd G. Russell, 79, a retired attorney and justice of the peace, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, in Fort Worth.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel.

Memorials: charity of choice.

Lloyd Russell was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Dallas to Melvin G. and Theo Russell. He graduated from Adamson High School, Baylor University and SMU Law School. After high school, Mr. Russell joined the Marine Air Corps and served as pilot, first lieutenant and commanding officer of the VMO-7. He received air medals and a Gold Star for participation in Japan, China, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. For more than 40 years Mr. Russell lived in Irving.

While in Irving, he taught school at Bowie Junior High, was justice of the peace 16 years, served as the first attorney for the Irving Community Hospital, taught the adult class at First Christian Church for 18 years, was past president of the Irving Rotary Club, past commander of VFW and American Legion, an active member of the Irving Masonic Lodge 1218 and Scottish Rite KCCH. For fun, Judge Russell participated as an actor with the Metro Players and Irving Community Theater.

The Russell family would like to thank all the residents, staff on the second floor and therapists at Trinity Terrace for their support during these many years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Dr. Melvin G. Russell.

Survivors: Wife of 52 years, Frances Cross Russell; daughters, Sarah Wright and husband, Bob, Kathy Barney and husband, Tom; grandson, Steven Wright and wife, Kristen; granddaughters, Kary Barney, Charlotte Oliver and husband, Trey; brother, Wendal Russell and wife, Mary; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Russell; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.