Jack Russell of Grand Prairie, Texas born August 15, 1932 in Van Alstyne, TX, went to be with his Lord on January 17, 2018. He died at the age of 85 after a year-long battle with melanoma cancer.
Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended Inglewood Baptist Church and was active in the Vought Retirees Club, Vought Survivors Club and the Dallas Arms Collectors. He was always serving others, making sure they always had what they needed. He cherished his wife (Doris), his three children (Jeanne, Jeanette and David), 2 grandchildren (Erin and Benjamin), and 3 great grandchildren (Conall, Calla and Coral). He looked out for his family and friends always asking if everyone was taken care of, even until the very end. He never let cancer stop him. He held his head up proud.
Jack graduated from Van Alstyne High School, Van Alstyne, TX in 1949. He has lived in Grand Prairie, TX since 1961 and retired from Vought Aircraft in 1995.
Jack was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mary Pearl (Grissom) Russell and Arthur Fred (Stump) Russell; brothers Reverend Rudalph Russell, Birt Russell and Joe Richard Russell; and sister Guana (Russell) Pierson. He is survived by his sister Frances (Russell) Rutledge. He is survived by his wife, of 63 years of marriage, Doris (Whitecotton) Russell of Grand Prairie; Children-Jeanne (Russell) McKinney of Grand Prairie, Jeanette (Russell) Wheelis and husband Dave of Desoto, and David Russell and wife Cynthia of Grand Prairie; Grandchildren-Benjamin Russell of Grand Prairie and Erin (McKinney) Prince and husband Daniel of Framingham, MA; and great grandchildren-Conall, Calla, Coral Prince of Framingham, MA.
Visitation will be Monday, January 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. followed by memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Inglewood Baptist Church, 1901 S. Carrier Pkwy., Grand Prairie, TX 75051. Burial will be Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery.
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January 25, 2018
Pat McCoy
David, I am so sorry for you and your family for this loss. I have always thought so highly of your father. He was such a good man.
January 25, 2018
Shawn Barnard
Praying for you, David, and your mom. Your dad was a great man. Thankful for God's salvation and the hope of heaven!
January 25, 2018
Carl Watson
So sorry Brother. It is hard to lose your Dad. He sure loved his Family! We continue to pray for you and especially your Mom. They were an amazing Team and wonderful example to us all. We love you.
January 20, 2018
Bob Norris
Jack was a pleasure to know and associate with. His smile was contagious and never a dull moment when around him. It was my privilege to have known Jack. A first class person.
January 20, 2018
Gerald Sullivan
Always looking to help others in whatever way he could - in small kindnesses or in big projects. Loving and faithful neighbor and friend. We are fortunate to call him friend and he will be greatly missed. Our love, Gerald & Sarah
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