Virginia Beach, Virginia
1933 - 2017
Bishop Clarence Vernie Russell, Sr.How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! Isaiah 52:7Our most beloved husband, father, bishop,...
Read MoreMy condolences to the Russell family. Clarence and I worked together at the NARFE in the seventies. He was a hard working caring person; may he rest in peace.
Luther Santiful
July 16, 2017
Praying for the entire Russell & Union Baptist family during your initial & continued grief. Loss of the relationship is real & "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted;" therefore, please take some time for "self-care" & allow others to care for you. Much love & prayers, Thommie & Iris,
Thomasina Valentine
July 15, 2017 | Portsmouth, VA
Thank God for Bishop Clarence Russell Life Truly Enjoyed His Ministry. Thank God for the opportunity to know him much codelences to his wife, church, And Family.
Prophet- Randall Cuffee
July 15, 2017 | Portsmouth, VA | Friend
My favorite Uncle June as we called him..he and my Aunt Leona were always a positive influence in my life....from the cucumber fields in VA bch to adult hood I cld always fall back on his words of encouragement..He always had a answer to whatever I asked and had a way of speaking that made you listen... I not only learned how to survive and be independent and to put God first! He showed me how to be confident within myself... I love you and will miss you!!!
Truly a Man of God!!!
Loretta Armstrong Joyner
July 14, 2017 | Portsmouth, VA
God used Bishop Russell, Sr. to bless my family and career, as the first female assigned to the Quality Assurance Department at NADEP, NORVA. My family and I will be eternally thankful for this servant of God. Deacon Carolyn Hayes, Emeritus and Son 77th House Delegate Cliff Hayes, Jr.
Deacon Carolyn Hayes
July 14, 2017 | Chesapeake, VA
To: The Church & Family of Bishop Clarence V. Russell, Sr.
From: Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr.
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Clarence V. Russell, Sr. He was a great pastor, preacher, and role model. I served as a deacon and youth program coordinator (and my wife served as a deaconess), under his leadership (at Union Baptist Church), during the 1960s. The Bishop and I, both, worked the night shift at Galanides, Inc., in Norfolk, Virginia, during the 1960s. ...
Archie Earl
July 14, 2017 | Chesapeake, VA
Mount Zion Baptist Church
May this dear family find much comfort in knowing The Mount Zion Baptist Church Family, Norfolk, Va is praying for you.
Dr. Charles Hart, Pastor Emeritus
Dr. Carl Sherrill, Pastor
CAROLYN HAYES
July 14, 2017 | CHESAPEAKE, VA
TO THE RUSSELL FAMILY, MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO STRENGTHHEN AND COMFORT YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF TRANSITION. HEAVEN HAS GAINED A GREAT ANGEL. MAY YOU FIND SOLACE IN THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES OF YOUR LOVED ONE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
SHIRLEY DUNBAR
July 14, 2017 | CHESAPEAKE, TN
Thankyou servant!!
Pamula Traylor
July 13, 2017 | Norfolk, VA