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Dr. Samuel Etyl Russell

Jacksonville, Florida

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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

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Kathy,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Thank you for letting me know.
Please give my condolences and very warmest regards to your family. You are all in my prayers. I have the very fondest memories of your DAD and the wonderful things he did for us while we were growing up. I especially remember all those
time he would take us to the movies on Sat. for the double feature--boy, that really dates me.

How are you? I know this must be a hard time...

All you'd have to do was hear that infectious laugh to know "Doc Russell"
was somewhere around. Here was a man that I was blessed to know all of
my life. He was my role model, fisherman, confident, teacher, jokester,
uncle .Of all of the names I could use, the one I prefer most is friend. No matter what was going on around him, one thing remained the same. "Doc Russell" was always "Doc Russell"
I will miss him as will my family...Much love to Aunt Rose, Mom,...

DR. RUSSELL WAS ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE PROFESSORS THAT I HAD DURING MY COLLEGE CARRER.

To Maple, and family, To let you know that many thoughts of sympathy are with you.May it comfort you to know that many others too, understand the loss you bear, and sympathize with you.

It was my privilege to know Dr. Russell during the time he was employed at UNF. He is one of the first people I remember when I came to work here in 1984. He was truly a wonderful, kind, considerate person. He will be missed by all who knew him.