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Russ Wysong Obituary

PORTSMOUTH - Russell James Wysong, 79, went home to his heavenly father on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Russell Wysong retired from MARMC after 38 years of service. He was a avid fishermen and loved the Outer Banks, NC. He never met a stranger, and was a great conversationalist. He was highly intelligent, and could have easily been a professional comedian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Hilda Wysong; his brother and his sister.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Diana Wysong; his daughter, Anita Simpson and her husband Tommy; his two sons, Ricky Wysong and his wife Gina and Travis Wysong; three grandchildren, Heather Born and her husband Mike, Amber Simpson and Brandon Wysong; six great grandchildren, Logen Wysong, Alannah Simpson, Mason Born, Madison Born, Alora Wysong, and Anthony Wysong.

Funeral service will be held at 1 PM Sat. March 21, 2020 at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Friday 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 18, 2020.

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Michael Chappell

March 19, 2020

Had the pleasure of working with this gentlemen. Very nice person. Prayers for his family.

Carol Maness

March 18, 2020

Diana, my condolences to you and your family in the death of your husband.

David Newton

March 18, 2020

Travis, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Krista Robertson

March 18, 2020

Good memories with Russ Wysong and his precious family at CBC in yesteryears. He will be missed, Mom n Dad will be glad to see him. ❤

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