Russell-CLAIBORNE-Obituary

Russell CLAIBORNE

Newport News, Virginia

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Newport News, Virginia
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American Heart Association

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NEWPORT NEWS - Russell Irving Claiborne, 71, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.Russell was born in Farmville, Va., on Jan. 8, 1939, and moved to Newport News in 1944. He graduated from Warwick High School and joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served four years. Russell retired...

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On behalf of the Claiborne Family I want to thank everyone that has helped us to try to get through this very hard time of the loss of our dad. We miss him so much! Words can even begin to descibe the empty feeling we have. The only thing that is helping is knowing that he is no longer suffering in which he had for many years. I know he is going to watch over all of us still like he did when he was here with us. No matter what my daddy always protected us & our mom. I am going to miss him...

Rachel& Lori,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I know I have no real words to take your pain away. I just want you to know you have the love of friends past and present.I remember your Dad when we were at your house as teenagers he was a nice guy. My thoughts are with you both and I will continue to lift you up.
Love,
Arlene Voglewede Sample

Through the RADCON retiree's grapevine, I heard about Russell and wanted to pass my condolences to you and the family. He was a good man and a hard worker; he will be missed.

Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. I have so many great childhood memories of Russell. What a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories of Russell bring you comfort.

To the Claiborne Family,
I am very sorry to hear that Russ has passed away. It seems that he was so young but maybe it's because I am so old. I too worked in RADCON for many years and knew him well.
Harold DeHoff (now living in Albuquerque)

Daddy I dont even know where or how to begin! I cant even describe & put into words on how sad I am all I can due is cry. I am going to miss you so so much. I know you will watch over all of us and I hope we will continue to make you proud just like we are proud of you being our dad. The day you left us I promised you that I would take care of mom! She is in good hands. Me and her are crying and laughing together about our memories with you.
We know you are in an awesome place pain free...

Pa, Thank-you for taking us on all of those places for all of those years. I am going to miss you so much and everytime I eat a hot dog I will think about you. I love you so much. You will always be in my heart. Love,
D'nijah XXXOOO

TO the Claiborne family,my prayers to you all in the loss of my friend and work comrade Russell may god bless you.JASPER AMMONS

To the Claiborne Family - You have my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mr. R.I. I worked with him for several years in dept. E85 Radiological Training. He always had a smile on his face and always willing to help his co-workers. God Bless You All.