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Billy J. Russell

1938 - 2024

Billy J. Russell obituary, 1938-2024, Marietta, GA

BORN

1938

DIED

2024

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H.M. Patterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel

1157 Old Canton Road NE

Marietta, Georgia

Billy Russell Obituary

Billy J. Russell passed away on July 28, 2024. He was born in Mt. Gilead, North Carolina on December 24, 1938 to the late Lindsey and Katie Russell. He resided in Marietta, Georgia with his family for many years. Billy proudly served in The United States Army.

After many years of a successful business career with Kroehler Furniture Company and Universal Furniture where he made many lifelong friends.

During retirement, you could often find him with his Dachshund dog, Mazzy on his lap and watching the Atlanta Braves on TV.

Billy is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Russell. He is survived by his three sons, Brooks Russell (Robin), Brad Russell (Amanda) and Brandon Russell (Amanda); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and extended family members and friends to cherish his memory.

A Committal Service for Billy will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr. Canton, Georgia 30144.



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Published by Marietta Daily Journal on Aug. 13, 2024.

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