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Sammie L Smith (Muhammad), Ish
November 6, 2025
Love you Coach Russell! We will miss you Sir, your stern gentlemans smile, and beautiful nature. I didnt play basketball, but watched your success at Woodlawn with the Bro's. We wre in football, track but thank you for the support and love and discipline that you gave to all of us Youngsters coming up as well. Glad to still have been in touch even as an adult to visit you and your wifes house in Arlington, Tx. And yoo even volunteered to help my Young Son with his discipline with school and basketball. You were a Big part of the Village that it takes! Never forget you Big Bro. RIP, God keep you, always! One love
CAROLENE STARKS MAIDEN
May 24, 2024
COACH RUSSELL, U WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER IN MY HEART & MEMORIES. U WAS AN ULTIMATE GREAT COACH THAT WOODLAWN WILL NEVER FORGET. THANKS FOR LETTING COACH MORGAN KNOW THE BETTER PLAYERS SHE HAD LIKE ME. FOREVER REMEMBER, RIP C/O 83' CAROLENE STARKS MAIDEN.
Albert Collins
May 23, 2024
To One of the Best Basketball Coach Ever you will be truly missed my Friend,my Brother and my Coach until we meet again, thank you for the memories, Woodlawn Knights Forever!!!
Albert Collins c/o 1981
Sharon
May 23, 2024
In my thoughts and prayers! You will Always be Remembered!! Woodlawn Knights, Class of 1982
Sharon D Coleman
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