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Harry Russell Obituary
MOORE, SC-- Mr. Harry James Russell, Jr., of 215 Clematis Court, was born on November 7, 1942 to the late Harry Russell and the late Susie Ann Alexander Russell. On January 26, 2016 Harry peacefully entered into eternal rest at the White Oak Manor Nursing Home.
Harry leaves to cherish found and loving memories: his wife, Rosa Massey Russell.
He was preceded in death by is his first wife, Mary W. Russell; to this union two children, were born, Yolanda and the late Troy V. Russell, Sr.
Harry Russell was a lifelong member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
He was a 1961 graduate of the Carver High School, and a 1984 graduate of Limestone College with a Bachelors Degree in Science. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. Russell was a Veteran of the United States Army for sixteen years.
Mr. Russell leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife, Rosa Massey Russell; a daughter, Yolanda (Frederick) Keenan; five step-children, Wendy Hollis of Spartanburg, SC, Tonya Fowler of Fort Mill, SC, Claressa Rowland of Moore, SC, Kendrick (Kesha) Rowland of Greer, SC , and Ashley Rowland of the home; a brother, Melvin Russell of Staten Island, NY; an aunt, Mattie Kendall of Ohio; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; and one step great grandchild.
Mr. Russell was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Ann Russell and Anita Russell and a brother Gerald Russell.
Fraternity Rites will be held today, February 3, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC.
A Celebration of Life for Harry James Russell, Jr., will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 502 South Daniel Morgan Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29306. The Reverend Dr. M. Keith McDaniel will officiate. Interment will be at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Harry will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
The family is at his home and at the home of his daughter, Yolanda (Frederick) Keenan of 165 Lakewood Drive, Spartanburg, SC.
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Terry , Francine Davis
February 15, 2016
We met Big Harry, Mary Ann and Landy in July 1970. We were Stationed at Fort Jackson. Troy (meat loaf)was born the next year. We became the best of friends and reunited in Germany in 1975. After my retirement in 1985 we traveled to South Carolina many times, but was able to see Harry once. Troy picked up the slack. The Russell family will is missed but will always be loved. Landy R Russell it's on you to keep the name alive and well. Love always. Terry, Fran and Angela.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
CAROLYN HAYES
February 4, 2016
May the family find much comfort in knowing
The Mount Zion Baptist Church Family of Norfolk, VA is praying for you.
Dr. Charles Hart, Pastor
Minnie West
February 3, 2016
To the Russell Family,I pray that the God of all Peace be with you at this time and forevermore.
Willie & JoAnne Smith
February 3, 2016
Our sincere prayers and words of comfort are for your family during this time of grief. We pray that the peace of God will surround you and his love will keep you strong.
Gloria Crocker
February 3, 2016
To the Russel family; May Gods Grace strengthen and keep you in your hour of sadness, and remember that Earth has no sorrow that he cannot heal. You all are in my heart and my prayers.
Reginald Nesbitt
January 30, 2016
To the family of Brother Harry Russell, may you find comfort and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during your bereavement of your loved one. Harry James was a good Fraternity Brother and a good friend.
Peace and Love
Brother Nesbitt
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