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Herbert "Buddy" Russell Jr.
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Herbert "Buddy" Russell, Jr., age 91, of Crestwood, passed away Aug. 13, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He was born June 21, 1934, the youngest child of Herbert and AnnaBelle Russell.
Buddy will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his charismatic smile and the love he gave his family. He enjoyed square dancing, fishing, collecting antique cars, playing cards, board games and woodworking.
Buddy was self-employed and the owner of Crestwood Cabinet Shop, Ma's Vittles Restaurant and Russell's Gift Store.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Yates; brothers-in-law, Fred Yates and John Thompson.
He is survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Judy Gordon; his children, Gail Grasch (Dennis), Herbert Dennis Russell (Melanie) and Melissa Devore (Dennis); grandchildren, Charlenna Oliver (Brian), Amanda Branscom (Glen Hitt), Christopher Russell and Mary Russell (Mike Turner); great-grandchildren, Amelia Ochsner and Lucas Russell; sister, Alice Thompson; Judy's sons, Mike and Matt Gordon and their families; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 18 at at 2 p.m. at Stoess Funeral Home in Crestwood. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Floydsburg Cemetery.
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