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Joseph Riley Russell
Our beloved brother, uncle, nephew and friend was sent to the presence of Jesus way too young.
Joseph Riley Russell was born August 5, 1978, and went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2024 in a senseless act of crime.
He was predeceased by his parents, Johnnie Russell, and Lucy Russell, as well as his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Those left to grieve his passing are his children; Tristian, William and Jasmine; siblings; Johnnie Russell Jr. of Clovis; Jesse Russell and Amanda McClure of Roswell; nephews and nieces; Shawn Russell, of Roswell, Charlie Russell (Kaycee Langston), Tommy Russell, and Alisha Russell, great nieces and nephew Emma, Brooklyn, Amanda and Charlie Jr Russell, all of Clovis; aunt Kathy Vance of Clearbrook, MN, uncles Kendal (Ruby) Moser of Dixon, IL and Dennis (Joleen) Moser of Gonvick, MN.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
910 South Main Street, Roswell, NM 88203

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