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Billy Russell Obituary

BILLY JOE RUSSELL, 50 ROCKFORD - Billy Joe Russell, 50, of Rockford died Aug. 4, 2010, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Service at noon Tuesday, Aug. 10, in Mount Sinai Baptist Church, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Lumpkins will officiate. Arrangements by Collins & Stone Funeral Home.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2010.

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lona Mack

August 10, 2010

Ressell Family, We send our sympathy in this time of sorrow. The passing of a love one is not easy so may God comfort you all. We will keep the family in our prayers. Love, the Macks, Hortons, Flores and Lamberts

elaine shannon

August 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 9, 2010

To the Family of Billy Russell,
May the Lord Bless you all and keep you. May the Lord comfort your hearts and grant you peace at this time of need. Our prayers be with you all.
With Love,
Regina Hoover-Bolden, Diane Wilma Cross-Simpson & Shelia Ford-Smith

True Vine Baptist Church

August 9, 2010

To the Family of Billy Russell:
We express our sympathy to the family as you mourn the passing of your loved one.

Henry & Georgia Wilson

August 8, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Willie McCoy

August 8, 2010

God Bless

Bobbi Marks-Cooper

August 8, 2010

To the Russell Family:
My prayers go out to the family at this time of bereavement. May God continue to bless all of you.

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