Dr. Samuel Etyl Russell

RUSSELL FUNERAL SERVICE for Dr. Samuel Etyl Russell will be held at 11AM, FRIDAY , June 15, 2002 in Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, with the Rev. Rudolph W. McKissick Sr. ,Pastor, officiating. Dr. Russell of 2201 Ribault Scenic Drive died June 8, 2002. He was a native of Jacksonville, Fl ,where he attended schools in the Nassau County area. Dr. Russell was a graduate of Florida A&M University earning both the Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees. The Doctorate Degree was conferred at University of Pennsylvania. As an outstanding Educator, Dr. Russell was employed with FAMU for 20 years before he retired in 1983 from University of North Florida after 12 years of dedicated service. Other affiliations include Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. , Phi Beta Kappa and many professional organizations. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Careta L. Russell; daughter, Ms. Kathryn Russell (Vernon Payne); sons, Kenneth S. Russell and John S. Russell (Aristian); grandchildren, Raven S. Russell and Tariq J. Russell; sisters , Mrs. Maple Pratt and Mrs. Elnora C. Patterson; nephew, James S. Pratt ; mother-in-law, Mrs. Helen B. Lotson; a number of cousins, other relatives and friends. Dr. Russell will rest in the mortuary for visitation on THURSDAY from 5 PM until 8 PM (where the family will received friends at 5 PM). The cortege will assemble at the residence under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC. 4409 Soutel Dr. (766-9671). Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com