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Frederick Russell Obituary
LIMA — Mr. Frederick Russell, age 66, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at approximately 3:15 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born on May 21, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Cenious and Hattie (Moore) Russell, Jr.; both parents preceded him in death.
He was formerly employed at Buckeye Rubber and General Motors Corporation.
He was united in holy matrimony on July 5, 1991 to Diane Upshaw who survives in Lima.
Mr. Russell was a member of New Life Church International where he served on the Usher Board. He was never a stranger to anyone and loved his Pittsburg Steelers.
Besides his loving wife Diane Russell, he leaves to cherish his precious memory, 2 sons; Henry N. Freeman of Lima and Frederick L. Freeman (Shayla) of Jeffersonville, IN. 6 daughters; Diana Brown-Owens (Joe) of Texas. Kenya Grant, Darrelle Wright-Lloyd, Stephanie N. Ingram and Daysha Yarbrough (Willie) all of Lima. Shondale Stapleton of Sarasota, FL. 24 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren and 1 great -great grandchild. A brother; Jimmy Russell (Barbara) of Lima. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by 2 grandsons; Quantez Tennant, Tyrek Yarbrough. 2 brothers; Clifton "Sonny" Russell and Tommy Russell. 4 sisters; Lucy English, Catherine Sanders, Beverly Depp and Maxine Young.
Services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at New Life Church International with Rev. Darnell Williams, officiating.
Visitation/wake services will be held Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery
Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Amy Anderson
January 11, 2018
Praying for the family
Doris
January 5, 2018
Praying for the family.
Doris
January 5, 2018
My prayers are with the family. Rest in peace my.
Carl
January 4, 2018
Brother Fred you were a joy and comfort many mornings for people. You always welcomed me as your Pastor! Melanie, Keagan and I will truly miss you.
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Marie James-Forrest
January 3, 2018
Freddie was truly loved and will be missed. The James-Forrest family....
Cornell Cole
January 3, 2018
My prayers and condolences to the family in their time of grief. A true Brother in law and a Friend rest on in peace!
CORA IRONS/INGRAM
January 2, 2018
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Russell Family. Freddie has now gone to do his work in Heaven.
Joice Williams
January 2, 2018
Peace and comfort to us all, what a great loss at a time such as this, I will really miss Freddie he was my cousin and all around "Cool people" My heart aches for all of his children, his wife and all of the rest of us who cared Rest well!
Lula Fields
January 1, 2018
To Diane and family sorry for the lost of your love one. Praying for you and the family.
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