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James Russell Obituary
ANGOLA - James P. "Jim" Russell, 54, of Angola, Indiana, died on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at his home.
Born on May 11, 1968, in St. Joseph, Michigan, he was the son of Walter L. Russell and Pearl G. (McBride) Russell.
James graduated in 1987, from L.C. Mohr High School, South Haven, Michigan.
He married Deena J. Kirkwood on Feb. 14, 2022.
James drove truck for Kendall Electric in Holland, Michigan, for 27 years. When he moved to Angola, he drove truck for XPO Logistics.
James attended Life Changing Church in Angola, Indiana.
Surviving are his wife, Deena J. Russell, of Angola, Indiana; sons, Bradly James Russell, of Shakopee, Minnesota, and Tyler Austin Russell, of Decatur, Michigan; stepchildren, Bradley Wyatt and Elly Wyatt, both of Angola, Indiana; sister, Robin (Rich) Barnett, of Angola, Indiana; stepbrother, William E. (Alexandra Crumb) Russell, of Coloma, Michigan; and stepmother, Wendy Russell, of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Weicht Funeral Home Inc., Angola, Indiana.
Memorial donations may be made to the family, in care of Deena Russell.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.weichtfh.com.
Local arrangements handled by Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.
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The Cody Family
November 8, 2022
There is so much life Jimmer lived that fits between the paragraphs of this obit. He strived to be a good man. A good son, a good husband, a good father, a good brother, a good friend. We love and will miss him. God bless him and keep him til we meet again
Tim and Barb Kirkwood
November 8, 2022
Jim was such a wonderful son-in-law to us and a fantastic husband to Deena We're sure going to miss him but so grateful he's at peace now. He fought the good fight and I'm sure God received him with open arms Love you,Jim
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