Robert William Russell

Robert William Russell, 93, of Del City, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1932, in Mobile, Alabama, to Thomas Milton Russell and Gladys Moore.
As the eldest of his siblings, Robert joined the United States Marine Corps as a young man and served stateside during the Korean War. During a trip to Dauphin Island, he met the love of his life, Barbara Burgess. The two married on February 14, 1961, and built a life together filled with love and dedication. They welcomed two children, Stacy and Amy.
After retiring from Tinker Air Force Base in 1988, Robert and Barbara embarked on several business ventures together and went on to manage multiple hotel chains. Robert was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, and playing with his children.
When he became a grandfather, Robert embraced the role wholeheartedly. Known affectionately as "Pop," he cherished traveling, sightseeing, and making memories with his grandchildren.
Services for Robert William Russell will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 5 p.m. at John Ireland Funeral Home in Moore, Oklahoma.
Robert is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Russell; his parents, Thomas Milton Russell and Gladys Hancock; and his siblings, Susan Helms and John Hancock.
He is survived by his son, Stacy Russell of Del City; his daughter, Amy Ashley, and her husband, Gary, of El Reno; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Robert was a deeply devoted family man whose love, humor, and steady presence will be greatly missed. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.