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Taylor Russell Obituary
Taylor Davidson Russell, of Baton Rouge, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the age of 26.
He will be remembered by friends and family as a loving, strong, adventurous, sweet and charismatic young man who had a big heart, was fun loving and always had a smile on his face. Taylor was the type of person who would do anything for anyone at anytime and those who came into contact with him loved him immediately. He was an avid hunter since the age of 8 and followed in his father's footsteps with a love of baseball.
Taylor graduated from Redemptorist High School and played baseball at LSU Eunice. He worked as a contractor at Russell Pool Company, his family's business, with his father, Keith Russell, cousin Lee Russell and uncles Tommy and Darrell Russell.
He is survived by his loving parents, Keith and Tina Russell; his sister, Morgan Russell; fiancé, Megan Whittington, who is expecting the couple's baby girl, Cameron Taylor Russell, on May 28th; grandparents, Roy and Betty Russell and Bettye Morell; uncles and their spouses, Tommy and Brenda Russell, Darrell and Lisa Russell, and Johnny and Peggy Morell; aunts and their spouses, Vicky Morell Hand and Cayce, Suzanne Morell Berry and Jim, Mona Russell Sappenfield and Bill, and Beverly Kerns; cousins, Brad Hand, Colby Hand, Kyle Hand, Hunter Hand, Reillie Hand, Chase Berry, Clay Berry, Noah Morell, Seth McCoy, Lee Russell, Cynthia Russell Segal, Elizabeth Russell Hess, Jessica Sappenfield, Jacquelyn Sappenfield, Allison Russell Crump, Sarah Russell Mahaffey, Rebecca Russell, Camille Russell and numerous friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Robert Morell, Sr. and his aunt and godmother, Teri Morell.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will resume on Friday, May 11th, from 12 noon until religious services at 2 pm.
Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to leave condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made (in Taylor's honor for his daughter) to the Cameron Taylor Russell Scholarship Fund at Whitney Bank.
Tina and Keith would like to express their gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of support from family and friends and the vigilant efforts of George White, the West Baton Rouge, Livingston and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's offices, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and the United States Coast Guard.
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Memories and Condolences
for Taylor Russell
LaMon Marchbanks
May 30, 2012
Keith, Tina and Morgan
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Taylor. There are truly no words that can take away your pain. After reading all the amazing things everyone has said about Taylor there is no doubt he was and incredible young man. It would have been my honor to have known him. Know that my prays are with all of you.
Kenny Plaisance
May 12, 2012
Taylor, i will never forget the times we had in good old Eunice. Love and miss you brother. Godspeed.
Caroline Hutchinson
May 12, 2012
Keith,
I was so sorry to hear about Taylor. I can not imagine your loss. You and Tina are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find peace.
Sue and Richard Zimmerman
May 11, 2012
Praying that our Lord will give you all the graces needed to get through this most difficult time. In our thoughts and prayers.
Paige Fakouri Patterson
May 11, 2012
Dear Keith and Tina,
We are so, so sorry for Taylor's death. We cannot express how saddened we are. He was so precious, and you are such beautiful people. We are thinking of you every day. Love and prayers always, Paige and Gregg Patterson
Barbara Junius
May 11, 2012
Tina,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
May 11, 2012
Dearest Russell Family,
We will always cherish the wonderful memories of Taylor. His big heart and warm smile will forever be remembered.
Such a sad loss to such a fine family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the presence of your new granddaughter enlighten your hearts.
God Bless You,
Mike and Patricia Strickland
Mike & Sherry Earnhart
May 11, 2012
Keith & Tina,
We're so sorry to hear of Taylor's death. Keith you were always so proud of Taylor and talked of his accomplishments in baseball. We shared many moments talking of our sons' progressions. Our hearts are sad and we feel the pain you are experiencing. May the support of you friends help you through this difficult period.
Chris Raven
May 10, 2012
To the Russell family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Taylor on a concrete job last Wednesday. When I saw the story I was at a loss for words. I'm glad GOD allowed us to meet. He was a very nice person. He talked to me like we had known each other for years. Mr. & Mrs. Russell GOD blessed you with a remarkable son. Only God knows the hurt and pain you are feeling at this time. Thank GOD for the time he allowed you to be together. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sara Wilson Gueho
May 10, 2012
Tina, you and your family are in my prayers. My heart breaks for you.
Kristy Marchand
May 10, 2012
Tina, please know you are in my prayers. Taylor will always be in your heart and his wonderful memories will be with you and your family forever. Believe me when I say the good Lord never gives us more than we can handle. If you ever want to talk I will listen. Your Friend
Kristy Dunnehoo Marchand
May 10, 2012
Keith and Tina,
I want you to know how sorry I am about the loss of your son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy. Glenn and Margaret Solomon
Kelley and Joy Duke
May 10, 2012
Tina, Keith and family -
Please know that you have been in our prayers and will continue to be in the days and weeks to come. Kelley and I are so very sorry for the loss of Taylor here on this earth - may the GOD of all comfort give you peace that only HE can give. We wish we could be with you - but know we are keeping you in our hearts.
Love and Prayers -
The Dukes
Kelley, Joy, Stuart & Connor
Jennifer Palazzo Summar
May 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. I remember him fondly as the sweetest little boy I got to babysit. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time.
Marty Mansfield
May 10, 2012
Morgan, my heart goes out to you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Cassano-LeDoux
May 10, 2012
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the tragic death of Taylor. I am very sorry that he is no longer with you. No doubt this sad event has been very disturbing for you and the many other people who knew and cared for him. Please know that I am praying for all in this time of loss and bereavement. I trust that he will live on through Cameron!
Linda Cassano LeDoux
May 10, 2012
To the Russell Family,
We are saddened by your loss. Find comfort in his memories and know that you have friends and family to guide you through the dark days. Keep the Faith.
Darryl and Marguerite Dozier
Emma and George
Jim & Jill Rabalais
May 10, 2012
I pray you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I pray you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.
I pray you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I pray you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I pray you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I pray you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
So sorry for your loss, your family is in our though and prayers.
the Tricou family
May 10, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these trying times.
Amanda Whittington Rabalais
May 10, 2012
May Taylor's spirit forever shine on through the prescence of his innocent baby girl and those who lived him dearly. Rest in peace my friend.
May 10, 2012
Keith & Tina,
We are so very, very sorry for your loss.
Believe me, we know your pain.
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time.
Sandi & Joel Smith
Joe Wilson
May 10, 2012
Dear Keith and Tina
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I have your family in my thoughts and prayers. Taylor will be missed by his many friends and family but he will never be forgotten.
God Bless You
May 10, 2012
Keith and Tina, you are in our thoughts and prayers every moment as we share your pain on losing our 28 year old son 15 years ago this weekend. Lean on your friends and family as everyone wants to help you but they don't know what to do. The Lord doesn't make mistakes and will not give us more than we can handle, although sometimes he pushes us close to the edge. Strengthen you faith, the your love of your spouse and family and trust that someday down the line we'll see our sons again and join them for eternity. Please call on us when you need someone to share your thoughts as we've been there and hopefully can help you as many of our friends have been able to help us. God Bless you and your family. Your Friends: George and Debbie Boudreaux
Shawnda Morales Kleinpeter
May 10, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mark Turner & Family
May 10, 2012
Keith,
May the love of your friends and family carry you all through this difficult time. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry and Genia Maggio
May 9, 2012
Taylor has always been an inspiration, he brought such joy to so many of his friends. His personality was kind, his smile was charming and his respect for people was from the values you taught him. God has called him home for something greater than we know. May your Faith and memories comfort you. Your family is in our prayers.
john and janice warner
May 9, 2012
Keith,Tina,Morgan
Our deepest sympathy is with your family at this time of loss. We will always remimber the great times on the ball field with Taylor
Eric Ellis
May 9, 2012
Keith, Tina and Morgan. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Taylor will always be remembered by me as a smiling good natured kid. I'm glad I got see him recently to observe the fine young man he had become. May God Bless your family.
Jamie Ventrella Daigle
May 9, 2012
To the Russell family:
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you must be going through, and I pray that one day you will find peace.
Ashley
May 9, 2012
Dear sweet Morgan,
My heart hurts so bad to know how much you and your family are hurting right now. You have so many people praying for you and I know God has you in his arms. I want you to know I am thinking about you and praying for all of you. I am so so sorry. I love you Angel!
Ashley (coffee shop- Caffe' Amore)
Faye Wesley
May 9, 2012
Keith, I grew up with you and got to know Tina from the many years of working with her. I only "know" you children from the many times Tina and talked about our children. I do know a mother's love for her children is very strong, and I wish I could take the pain away. I am praying for God to help you endure this loss that no parent wants to experience.
Constant prayers going out for all involved,
-Faye
Amy Allen
May 9, 2012
Taylor will always be one of the kindest souls we ever had the pleasure to know and have the privilege to call our friend. He was impossible not to like so much; and he will never be forgotten.
His smile always left your day brighter and better than before he blessed it with his light.
I know Jared has welcomed you in his loving arms and wings. And that he will always be watching over your little girl and family too.
May you and all those you care for so well always feel the love from all the hearts that miss you so.
Deepest Sympathies,
Amy Allen and Alexa LaPlace
May 9, 2012
Keith and Tina, please know we have had you in our prayers since we heard about your tragic loss. Know we are thinking about you and your family and our hearts ache for you. Love and prayers, Juanice and Lavoid Holloway
Carl & Sandra Fenn
May 9, 2012
Keith, Tina, and Morgan our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.
Annette (Brown) Black
May 9, 2012
Dear Russell family please know there is power in prayer and I hope you will feel the comfort of friends and family now more than ever. Scottie McClure wrote a beautiful message to you. Read it again and again on days when your heart feels so heavy and remember what a wonderful young man you raised.
May 9, 2012
Please accept our hearfelt thoughts and prayers. I lost a daughter at 36 and prayer is such a comfort. Don and Patty Kleinpeter
Melissa Theriot
May 9, 2012
Tina & Keith, We are so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you! You and your family are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Melissa & Paul Theriot
May 9, 2012
Megan and Taylor's family,
I can not express the sorrow I feel and I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Sincerely,
Amber, Paul, Centralle and Thair
scottie mcclure
May 9, 2012
The Russell family
My heart hurts for you. When someone loses a family member it is hard to express what to say. Not until I lost my father, did I understand such pain. You have crossed a road that has hurt my heart dearly, your child. If I could take a piece of my heart and help you absorb your loss I would gladly do so. My memory of Taylor is quite simple and to the point. When I umpired a baseball game the one player I got to know was the catcher. You can find out the character on a young man firsthand right behind home plate. In Taylor's case I knew his character the instant I met him. Everything was "yes sir, no sir". That carries a lot of weight. That first impression represents values handed down from family. And in this case I knew Taylor was a solid kid!
May God bless you.
Scottie McClure
Kurt Duhamell
May 9, 2012
Russell family, please know that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Though I only had the opportunity to meet him on a couple of brief instances I know Taylor was a tremendous individual. His light will no doubt shine brightly through the blessed gift of his and Megan's daughter.
Sincerely,
Kurt and Lisa Duhamell and the corporate family at Paramount Pool and Spa Systems
Glen & Tina Tanner
May 9, 2012
No words can express our sorrows for you family. Prayers to you all.
Steve rowley
May 9, 2012
Keith I'm truly sorry about your families loss.
Dutch, Brittney, Hunter & Auldyn Jumonville
May 9, 2012
Keith, Tina, Morgan & Megan...
We will always carry a permanent vision in our heads of Taylor's fun loving personality and beautiful smile...Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 9, 2012
To all the Russell family and Megan: My life has been so blessed over the years by knowing Taylor. I loved him like my own son. I have so many wonderful memories of him and I will never forget his loving and caring spirit.
You will all remain in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.
Kay Galloway
May 9, 2012
Praying for your family and his sweet baby girl. She will now, and forever, have a special angel watching over her. May God give you peace in this difficult time.
Rodney Arnold
May 9, 2012
Words fall short of expressing our sorrow for your loss. You and your family are utmost in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Rodney and Terri Arnold
Sondra Rodriguez
May 9, 2012
Morgan, I didn't know your brother, but I'm sure his smile just drew people to him just like yours. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and all of your family.
Rebecca Cronin
May 9, 2012
God Be with the Russell family and friends. May Taylor rest in Peace.
Amen
Kim Kerek
May 9, 2012
I HAD TO GO AWAY
I had to go away.
I'm sorry you couldn't come with me.
But on earth is where you shall stay.
Please do not be sad.
Instead laugh and be glad.
I'm in a beautiful place, such a beautiful place.
I know you wont see me for a while.
But you will hear from me.
I will be the wind that will chill you on a hot summer day.
I will be the sun that will warm you when it's cold.
Listen to the birds sing, I will be saying, "I love you" in their song.
I know you can't touch me.
But you will feel me.
Because I will be inside of you giving you life on the days you feel like you can't go on anymore.
Please I beg of you, go on, and live your life as I lived mine.
Always remember we will be together again.
I will be patiently waiting for you on that day.
When you will join me in this beautiful place.
Until then may God bless you with his almighty grace.
Written By: Kimberly Ann Kerek
Jody and Jancy Amedee
May 9, 2012
We have only known Taylor a short time...but we instantly became attached to his beautiful smile, and great sense of humor. We are honored to have known such an outstanding young man. He loved his family and friends...and was excited about being a dad. Our hearts ache for all his family and friends. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Jennell Amorello
May 9, 2012
Dear Keith, Tina, and Morgan our prayers are with you during this difficult time and we hope and pray that God will some how comfort you. Taylor will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to all you and all your family.
Lisa Warm
May 9, 2012
One of the best days of my life,, 30th suprise birthday party,,Good Times
Trey & Maryann Cline
May 9, 2012
The loss of Taylor leaves a massive sorrowful void in the lives of his friends. I will always remember one of the best men I've known. A young man who proudly loved and respected his father and mother, who worked hard and was a leader and role model to his friends. A young man excited and ready to become a father and husband to Megan and Cameron Taylor who we will always protect and cherish. A young man who was just beginning to understand, appreciate and prepare for the wonderful life in front of him. Taylor Russell, we will surely rejoin you one fine day and thank God for the time we had with you.
Lisa Warm
May 9, 2012
Lisa Warm
May 9, 2012
Joyce Gilbert
May 9, 2012
Keith,Tina,Morgan
Our deepest sympathy for you at this time. I remember Taylor when I would take him to school at St. Alphonsus. My family will remember you in our prayers. May God bless you and Ms Betty and Mr Roy.
Love,
Joyce & Allen Gilbert
Chad & Jennifer Thibodeaux
Randy Andrepont
May 9, 2012
Keith and Tina, My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. My prayers are with you. - Randy Andrepont
Boyd Westbrook
May 9, 2012
Keith and Tina,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you in this most difficult time. May God keep and bless you.
Boyd Westbrook
rebecca cronin
May 9, 2012
Dear Tina Keith Morgan and
Megan,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. What a wonderful young man you were blessed to love. He will be missed but never forgotten. I am honored to have known him.
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God be with you.
Rebeca Conner Kylie Cronin
& Catherine Glynn
May 9, 2012
There are no words that could ever take away your pain. Praying you find comfort in god at your time of sorrow.
Judy and Steve Wallis
May 9, 2012
Tina, Keith and Morgan
May God be with you each and every day to help with your pain and grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy and Danny Danburg
May 9, 2012
Keith, Tina,Morgan, You will really never know how much it meant to have Taylor in our life. He spent so much time with us as a kid that we considered him one of "ours". In fact, I yelled at Taylor as much as Matthew. We will never let his memory or smile leave our hearts. Be proud of the man he became. We are!!! Love Pat and Laurie Englade
Patrice Couvillion
May 9, 2012
Keith and Tina, We are so sorry to hear of Taylor's passing. May it comfort you to know that he meant so much to so many people, and will always live on in their hearts. May God bless you all.
Steve and Patrice Couvillion & Family
May 9, 2012
Tina & Keith,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Susan & Gary Koederitz
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