William Dameron Russell

1978 - 2012

William Dameron Russell obituary, 1978-2012, Woodlake, CA

BORN

1978

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Miller Memorial Chapel

1120 West Goshen Ave

Visalia, California

William Russell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2012.

William "Dameron" Russell was born on September 13, 1978 in Visalia to Denise and William Russell. Due the unfortunate death of their mother in 1989, Dameron and his brother, Justin resided with their uncle and aunt, Rick and Cynthia Logan.

Dameron was active in sports as a youth which included baseball and football. He participated in sports in elementary school, playing in little league and Pop Warner football. In junior high school he played baseball and football.

Dameron liked to hunt and fish with his cousins and especially liked the hunting trip to Montana with the family and camping out in the mountains or going to the beach.

Dameron attended schools in Visalia and graduated from Golden West High School.

After high school Dameron went to work splicing phone cables for several different companies and was last employed as an electrician for the City of Lindsay.

He will be remembered most for his unique sense of humor and infectious smile. He had the unique ability to make you laugh at any given moment. He enjoyed interacting with his nieces and nephews, teasing and playing with them on a regular basis.

He is preceded in death by his mother Denise; his sister, Ambra and father, William.

Dameron is survived by his brother, Justin; his grandmother, Bette Johnson and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is loved very much and will be missed by all. He is now with the Lord and reunited with the loved ones who have preceded him.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia.

Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 732-8371.

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December 7, 2012

Aunt Sabrina

Dameron,

This is the last day I can read all the messages from all the people you meant so much too. I miss you terribly and how I wish I could tell you how much I love you.

Love you always and forever.

November 16, 2012

William I am sad to hear of your passing. You were a very kind-hearted person. God Bless you and be with you.

November 16, 2012

Mica Wells

November 16, 2012

Mica Wells

Our loss, Heaven's gain. You will be greatly missed Dameron.

November 15, 2012

miranda

I love and miss you! I'm never gonna forget when you used to tease me about that stupid letter you found!! I will never forget when you called me Randy Russel
love Randy
RIP Dameron

November 15, 2012

luv you bro! rip! friends for ever! see you in heaven! 1991 visalia raiders city champs bb! yeeeeeee! #44

Rassie Harris #32

November 13, 2012

Lisa

People absolutely cross paths for a reason. I am fortunate to have learned what a good heart you had. I am sorry for your families loss.
You will live in the hearts to those you left behind ~

November 12, 2012

Lisa Brown

I am saddened to read this My prayers go to the family. I remember when you were little and watched your mom and my soccer games so sad:(

November 12, 2012

Arlet Cleek-Jackle

To one of the greatest families I know... I am so so sorry to hear about Dameron! The smile, the laugh, the personality will never be forgotten. May you find peace - RIP Dameron

November 11, 2012

Brenda Salvatore

I am Blessed to have known you Dameron! I remember many Happy times with your Mom at football games, always Yelling and Laughing from Yelling soo Loud! You have her beautiful Smile! Now You are together, what Beautiful Smiles to always Cherish. We will all miss You ! Love You Dameron. Dear Cinthia, Rick, Justin, and Family, We are keeping you all in our Prayers during this sad time. God's Promises that one Day We will All be together. God Bless You All, Brenda, Rassie, and Dominic

November 10, 2012

Shane Crawford

Our hearts go out to your family from your former neighbors the Crawfords, RIP

November 10, 2012

Steve Sallo

Dameron was one of the most unique individuals I've ever met. His sense of Humor was 2nd to none. We enjoyed countless great times together and all of those memories will forever be close to my heart. He was a more than a friend to me, he was more like a brother. He is now smiling above all of us and his soul is finally at peace and for that I'm thankful. Please continue to surround my family with your spirit brother, until we meet again, love Steve.

November 10, 2012

Steve Sallo

November 9, 2012

Rebecca

You were such an all around great person and always happy and smiling. You will be greatly missed. RIP

November 9, 2012

Chad and Stephanie Lenaburg

You will be missed by many. We will always remember the good times we shared. May you rest in peace, my friend.

November 8, 2012

Karry Pullin

Such a beautiful man. Dameron was there to witness my marriage. I have pictures of him at the reception almost 14yrs ago. I pray he is finally experiencing peace at it's fullest. God rest your soul, sweet Dameron.

November 8, 2012

Cynthia Logan

Dameron, the pain I feel as a result of losing you now is beyond description. The "Random Family" as Stephanie so aptly named us, endured hardships beyond belief and defeats that were unbearable, yet we never gave up. There were plenty of times that we were down, but never ever out. For each hardship/defeat, the victories that followed were that much sweeter. I know things were rough for you lately, but I always believed you would bounce back as you've done so many times. Sadly, I was mistaken. I will miss your gorgeous smile, your constant teasing, but most of all, your love. We all love and miss you terribly. Rest in peace son.

Love Aunt Cyn

November 8, 2012

Selina Flores Escobar

Dameron, those Golden West years have been past us for a while now but thinking back to our highschool days brings many smiles. Thank you for being a friend. You will be truly missed.

November 8, 2012

Jo Johnson

May you rest in peace. You will be missed by many and hopefully made a difference in this life that was cut way too short.

November 8, 2012

Art Villarreal

God Bless Dameron. Rest in Peace.

November 8, 2012

Eric Parish

You will be missed, I shall remember the laughs.

November 7, 2012

Bryan Taylor

Miss u buddy, you were one of the good ones.

November 7, 2012

Melissa Abila

Our hearts are hurting we just want you back, we love you and wish we had more time with you. Until we meet again Love you very much <3 your gone but wont ever be forgotten.

November 7, 2012

He is missed and loved by us all, and not one day will go by where he is not loved, thought of or missed, I cant believe hes not here anymore but I know god got a beautiful angel by his side, I will meet you again someday when I get there and I will be looking for that one of a kind smile =( we miss you Dameron and love you bunches.

November 7, 2012

jetta flores

This is one of the saddest times of my life, I don't feel like I lost my nephew, I feel like I lost a son. I will love and miss you always. When I was down you could always make me smile with that infectious smile you have.

I love you with all my heart,

Aunt Jetta

November 7, 2012

Christi

Rest peacefully

November 7, 2012

Sarah Delap

You will be missed Dameron! R.I.P.my long time buddy!!

November 7, 2012

Monica Villarreal

I first met Dameron in 2003 working at FCN. Him and his brother we awesome...good times! If you were having a bad day all you had to do was talk or look at him and his smile would make you smile :) His was a great person with a fun personality. Dameron you will be missed greatly. But you are in a better place now, no more pain.

November 7, 2012

Monica Villarreal

I first met Dameron and Justin when I moved here in 2003 working at FCN. Good times and good laughs working there, his smile was to die for & he could make anyone smile with that smile no matter what. In 2005 I started working for the County where I met his aunt Sabrina and we became friends and are still very close till this day. You will be deeply missed Dameron.

November 7, 2012

Laurie Strauch

God be with you Dameron. You are at peace.

November 7, 2012

Virginia Garant Gonzalez

All I can say is that you changed my life. You were my friend when I needed one, you always made me smile. You will be missed dearly.

November 7, 2012

Aunt Sabrina Johnson

My heart is broken beyond belief. I hope you know how much I love and miss you.
I know your at peace now back with your mom who you've missed terribly all these years. I can see her face as she holds you in her arms again and you smiling at her with that gorgeous smile of yours.
Rest in peace Dameron and remember I love you with all of my heart.

November 7, 2012

Aunt Sabrina

This is one of the saddest days of my life. I did not lose a nephew, I lost a son. I watched you grow up to the handsome man you are.
The day you left us you took a big piece of my heart with you. I want you to know I will love you forever. I feel very selfish because I want you back here with me but I know your finally at peace with your mom who you missed terribly. She is very lucky to have you back in her arms.
Remember, I will always love and cherish every memory of you.
I love you D.

November 7, 2012

You had a smile that would light up a room. Some of my best memories were made with you. I will miss you forever. Until we meet again.

November 7, 2012

I met Dameron through Andrea and Shayne enough said lol he was very funny, nice, and a sweet person. Im sorry for his families lose you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love <3 Tiana

November 7, 2012

Sabrina Johnson

My sweet D. I cannot tell you how much I miss you. My heart is no longer whole.
I love you so much Dameron. No matter how much we argued we always told each other "I love you".
I will always have you in my heart. I miss and love you forever.

Aunt Sabrina

November 7, 2012

I met Dameron through Andrea and Shayne enough said lol... hes a very funny, nice, sweet person, always down to have a good time. I am so sorry for his familys lose u are all in my thoughts and prayers. much love <3

November 7, 2012

Stephanie Lenaburg

Gone but never ever forgotten sweet friend! Always in our thoughts and hearts,until we meet again.

November 6, 2012

Chrissy Stone

I will never forget the good times we all had back in High School. I remember running in to you at a gas station about 2 years ago. Glad I had gotten that last chance to just say hello. You were one of the sweetest people with a bright smile always up for a good time. You will be greatly missed.

November 5, 2012

Carrie West

Dameron, although we have not seen each other in a very long time you were on my mind. Just 6 days before your passing I went into my closet and pulled out your senior picture and was chatting with a friend of mine about you. The day before you passed I was talking at work about you. Each of those conversations involved describing your beautiful smile and your witty ways. You will be missed. Keep smiling down over all of us.

November 5, 2012

John Stark

Your Wisconsin family, Gwen and John, love you and miss you.

November 3, 2012

Sabrina

You were my first love and I will always remember the good times we had. You will always have a place in my heart.

November 3, 2012

courtney hultquist

Dameron my love i will always regret not getting into a relationship with you like you wanted to. The couple of times we did out you treated me with respect and we always had a great time. I will miss u so much your amazing smile your loving attitude. Im glad your at peace now but now you leave every one in so much pain. I will never forget u. RIP love

November 3, 2012

courtney dill

Love you Dameron. Will miss your awesome smile and amazing heart. You were always there for me and i will miss you like crazy. RIP love

November 2, 2012

courtney dill

Ill never forget running into you 3 years ago after a couple of years losing touch. You asked for my phone number and called me 5 minutes later making sure i didnt give you a fake one. You always made me laugh, feel special as we talked about trying to be together, you always looked out for me. You were an amazing friend and i will miss your beautiful smile and awesome hugs. Love you Dameron. RIP love

November 2, 2012

Heather Howard

I have been thinking about you non-stop the past 2 days... Sad it has been years since I have talked to you, but remember some good times we had. I will forever miss your generous heart and beautiful smile. RIP Friend

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