Kenneth Gene Russell

1934 - 2022

Kenneth Gene Russell, 88, of Albemarle passed away in his home on Monday, October 17, 2022.
His service was at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Congregational Christian Church with Rev. Jimmie Hudson and Rev. Hampton Bennett officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites followed at Stanly Garden of Memories. The family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
Born on July 16, 1934 in Stanly County, NC, he was the son of the late Ora Lowder Russell and Jetter J. Russell.
He was a member of Congregational Christian Church where he served as Chairman of the Official Board, Chairman of the Deacons, Member of the Trustee Board, Choir Member, Sunday School Teacher and Church Treasurer.
He was the Manager of Carolina Tire Co. for 25 years and Co-Owner of Russell's of Albemarle (Economy Auto Supply). He was a veteran of the US Army and was both a Mason (Albemarle Lodge #703 A. F. and A. M.) and a Shriner.
In addition, Mr. Russell coached many softball and basketball teams: Men's, Women's, middle school, high school teams and also served as President of the Albemarle Band Boosters and was a member for many years. Through the years he sponsored many softball, basketball and bowling teams for men, women and youth.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carlene Doby Russell in 2017.
Survivors include daughters, Debra Russell Eudy (Lynn) of Albemarle and Lisa Russell Talbert (Oscar) of Albemarle; five grandchildren, Ryan Eudy, Meleah Oliver, Derek Almond, Kaleigh Turner, and McKinley Almond; and six great-grandchildren, Jayden Oliver, Ella Eudy, Peyton Oliver, Bryn Turner, Cory Eudy, and Aaron Turner.