Harry Essex Obituary
Russ Essex
March 4, 1954 February 16, 2025
Russ was born and rasied in Powell where he died after a brief illness with cancer. He graduated from Powell High School in 1972 and earned an AA degree from NWC in elementary education.
On May 31, 1974 Russ married his high school sweetheart, Carla Keeler. They built their life together on the truths of Christianity, especially love and faith. Russ’s career included: Assistant Manager at Anthony’s in Powell and then he became a manager in Scobey, MT and Mobridge, SD. They returned to Powell in 2003. His career then took Russ into the oilfield industry.
Russ’s church life was extremely important to him. He served as a deacon, Bible teacher and worship leader in Mobridge as well as Powell. He loved serving the Lord. Russ was well known for a caring heart and kind words.
His hobbies included work working and baking bread. He also enjoyed making craft items and giving them as gifts.
Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Lola Belle (Toler).
He is survived by his wife, Carla; brother, John (Carla) Essex; sister, Hope (Joe) Reynolds; sister Melsene Villegas; adopted son, Brad (Tracie) Price and grandchildren - Eddie (Peyton), Sam, Liz, Josie and Will, Dell Rapids, SD; brother-in-law, Nolan Keeler, sister-in-law Glenna D’Amico, also nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, February 21 at Victory Baptist Church (formerly) First Southern Baptist Church) in Powell. Internment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery following the service at the church. Memorials may be given to Serenity Resource Pregnancy Center.
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111 W. 3rd St. P.O. Box 807, Powell, WY 82435
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