JIMMIE RUSS, JR.

Jimmie Russ, Jr entered eternal rest at his residence on Monday February 10, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a native of Woodville, MS and resident of Avondale, LA. Jimmie attended Finch High in Centreville, MS and he was a retired longshoreman. Beloved father of Cordelia Elvira Russ, Caroline Russ, Emma Jean Russ, Jimmie Russ, III, and the late Shirley Matthews. Son of the late Jimmie Russ, Sr. and Elvira Russ. Brother of Jessie Jones, Henry Russ, and the late Thomas Joshua Russ, Ike Russ, Elizabeth Russ, Johnnie Russ, Viola Jefferson, and Martha Riley, also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Second St. John Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Second St. John Baptist Church, 242 Avondale Garden Rd. Avondale, LA on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Damien Brown officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the above-named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook please go to davismortuaryservice.com. 

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