Photo courtesy of Proctor Funeral Home - Camden
Camden, Arkansas
Mar 27, 1933 – Aug 8, 2023
Charles Thomas Russell, Sr. went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2023 surrounded by his children. He was born to Lillie Bell & Ethan (Pickle) Russell in Huttig, Arkansas on March 27, 1933.
He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, his son Charles Thomas Russell, Jr. (Tommy), both his parents, and his sisters Jacquelyn and Shirley.
He is survived by 3 of his children, Marlon Russell (Marty) of Camden, Nanette Morrow of Little Rock, and Cheryl Wood of Bearden. He has 8 grandchildren; Ashleigh Wilmoth (Nathan), Jamie Sullivan (Jesse), Briar Morrow (Brittany), Russell Norsworthy (Karah), NaTasha Pham (Nick), Terry Wood, Jed Morrow, Addison Wood and 17 great grandchildren.
He was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. When he finished his tour in the Navy, he began working for an offshore drilling company, now known as Chevron, working his way up from a rough neck to the Drilling Superintendent. He has worked in and visited more places than I can count, including Africa, Egypt, Singapore, Alaska, Brazil, Paris, and London. A world traveler he was, but he put nothing and no one above his family; all of us, the good, the bad and the ugly. He took responsibility for us all. We will deeply miss this deeply loyal, very smart, and very loving man. With all our love, until we meet again.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM Friday, August 11, 2023 at Harper Springs Cemetery on Harper Springs Road near Huttig, AR.
Read MoreSo sorry to hear another classmate from Camden has passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rose Geddie Unterschuetz
August 14, 2023 | Tulsa, OK | Classmate
So sorry for your loss. This is sissy, uncle Darrell s daughter from Huttig, Arkansas.
700 Veterans Dr. Rial
August 12, 2023 | Alexandria, LA | Family
We have family in our prayers
John Basinger
August 11, 2023 | Camden, AR | Acquaintance
Charles, you welcomed me into the family with open arms and a sunny smile
I will miss you x
Fiona Robertson
August 10, 2023 | Family
Charles we shall all miss you
You were one of the good ones , good to our mother Peggy , good to us ,our children and grandchildren
It takes a special person to have so much love to give
With our love and deepest respect
Your step children
Debra Kay Earnest , George William Robertson ,
Charles Edward Robertson and Jimmie Don Robertson
Your grandchildren
Brandi Earnest Rivers , Shane Earnest , Amie Anita Robertson , Aaron William Robertson, Jennifer...
George and Fiona Robertson
August 10, 2023 | Cameron, OK | Family
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Proctor Funeral Home
August 10, 2023 | Camden, AR
