Craig Russell Obituary
80 years old
Birthdate: 9-14-1945
Passed: 12-21-2025 in Payson, AZ
Place of birth: Colorado Springs, CO
Married to Beverly Russell, who passed in 2007.
Also married to Vicki Russell on August 8, 2021
Survived by his son, Gregory Russell, his daughter-in-law,
Keri Russell, his granddaughter, Gracie Russell, his daughter, Josie
Adkins, his son-in-law, Josh Adkins, his grandsons, Sebastian and Ethan
Adkins, his brothers, Wayne Russell and Kirk Russell, his sister-in-law,
Dixie Russell, his sister, Lou Ann Neifert, his brother-in-law, Steve
Neifert, and his sister, Pat Russell who passed in May 2025.
Honorably discharged from the Navy in October, 1968
In the Navy from 1964-1968
Retired Machinist
Hobbies: Creating beautiful pottery, riding his Harley, a member of
the Mud Club in Payson, AZ
Craig's Celebration of Life will be held at Messenger's Funeral Home in
Payson, AZ on Friday, January 23, 2025 from Noon until 4PM
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