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He was born in Akron and graduated from Coventry High School. Gregg was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the infantry from 1975-1978. He retired from Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority in 2007 and was a member of Middlebury Chapel. He loved sports and taught tennis at different tennis venues in the area.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa; son, Josh; daughter, Alta (Brady) Mote; sisters, Linda and Julie; brother, Mike (Patti) Russell; parents, Harvey and Jane Russell; and "the boys" Buddy and J.J.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Larry Robertson, Summa Hospice, Mary Peticca, Marla McNab, Bonnie, Jen, Ed, Kim, and Tracy for all the wodnerful care Gregg and his family received.
Private inurnment with military honors will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Gergon and Rick Herbert of Middlebury Chapel officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations may be made to Summa Hospice, St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., P.O. Box 2090, Akron, OH 44310.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregg Russell
Jerry Buckner
August 5, 2013
Harvey and Jane. It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to you upon your personal loss. I share in your pain and will pray that God grants you peace as the days go by.
rose jones
July 31, 2013
theresa im very sorry for your loss greg is not suffering any more he's pain free and watching u 24/7 he was a great man and friend i remember when u both started dating he will be missed love ya sis & alta to god bless u
Lora ,Rick & Joe Wingate
July 27, 2013
Theresa our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Alta during this sad and difficult time.Gregg fought long and hard. He is finally in a much better place.Stay strong.
July 24, 2013
Dear Theresa and Family. Words can never say how much my heart hurts for you. You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Gregg. You took very good care of him. You were there everyday to see to his needs. Our wonderful Lord and Savior is tending to his needs now and he's pain free and watching over you and "the boys". God bless you my friend
Liz and Terry Sisson
Debbie Pitkin
July 24, 2013
Linda, my dear childhood friend, I am very sorry to hear of Greggs' passing. I have fond childhood memories of coming to your house on Mt. View, listening to your Dad's record, & Gregg always trying to see what we were doing. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Your long time friend, Debbie(Wyatt)Pitkin, Fairmont,W.V.
Becci Rich
July 24, 2013
Rest in peace Gregg, never met you and Theresa but knew you both through fb, love you both, and you were a remarkable man. You captured many hearts with your fight against this horrible illness, suffer no more sweet man. Becci from Portugal xxx
jackie P
July 24, 2013
Theresa I am so sorry for your loss..It saddens me you have to endure this pain of losing Gregg... He is out of pain and now you have an angel watching over you 24/7... God Bless you and your family <3 *Jackie Wuz Here*
Kevin Cairns
July 23, 2013
"We crossed paths a few times at the nursing home. I knew Gregg for over 18 years- starting at Green. Gregg was like an Uncle to my kids and a true friend that will be greatly missed! Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family!
Cindy Klein
July 23, 2013
Theresa, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
July 23, 2013
Mr. and Mrs.Russell and family. So sorry to hear about Gregg. Love and prayers, Chris (Yocum) Perrine
Debbie Garritano Combs
July 23, 2013
The Russell family and Linda,So sorry to hear about Gregg, I remember him as a boy growing up on Mt. View and Weber and going on the summer field trips at the park. He was always a sweet boy.
Will be in my prayers.
Kerry mancino
July 23, 2013
Rest in peace greg.
Patrick Dorch
July 23, 2013
~Rest in Peace Gregg
Priscilla Randall
July 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed. I am certain he has no more pain and has a new body in Heaven. Hugs to you. Call I'd I can do anything. <3
JUDY BURNETTE/LIGHTFRITZ
July 23, 2013
Theresa,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you have many good memories to carry your heart through this. I'm sure you won't have any regrets, because you were by his side as much as you possibly could. Take care my friend. Love and prayers.
July 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your families loss.. If me or Alishia can do anything all you have to do is call.. (((HUGS)) (((LOVE YA)))
July 23, 2013
God rest your tired and weary soul. You can now soar with the rest of the Angels and play tennis to your hearts content.
Micki Smith
Dennis and Nelvia Elkins
July 23, 2013
Sorry for your loss Theresa. Praying that God will hold you in His loving and comforting arms. Bro Dennis and Sis Nelvia
Jeff Moneypenny
July 23, 2013
To the Russell family I want to tell you all how sorry I am for all of you !! Greg was an unbelievable person. His strength and courage is something I have never seen before in anyone. He was a true friend for the last 25 years as well as my tennis buddy. I was very fortunate to have had a friend like him. Everyone that met Greg always liked and respected him. This was due to the way he carried himself, always humble, kind and respectful!! Greg was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you !!
Sincerely, Jeff Moneypenny
Michael & Christina Fell
July 23, 2013
Praying for friends to comfort you,
faith to uphold you,and loving memories
to help you smile again.
Ed Deighton, L.M.T.
July 23, 2013
Gregg was a joy to visit! He will be greatly missed. The Russell family is in my prayers.
Sally & Ron Harvey/Cowx
July 23, 2013
Uncle Harv & Aunt Jane, Im so sorry for your loss, Gregg will be missed alot by everyone who knew him, he was such a sweet person,I love the whole family . Love the Cowx family.
Jimi Tabor
July 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Gregg was a very special person to all. He will truly be missed.
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