Avalon Russell

 

Avalon Russell, 85, of Glasgow, KY passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence.  Born in Knob Lick, KY, he was the son of the late Joe Abb and Maude Ivy Pierce Russell.  Mr. Russell was retired from Donnelly’s in Glasgow and a member of the Refuge Church of Christ.

 

Survivors include his wife Lillian Hamilton Russell: one daughter, Teresa Smith “Wayne’ of Glasgow; three sons Jimmy Russell “Kathy” of Edmonton, KY, Tim Russell “ Leigh Ann” and Bobby Russell “Tracy” both of Glasgow; one brother, Larry Russell “Diane” of Park City, KY; one sister Lavada Gosher of Glasgow; seven grandchildren Jeremy, Jenny, Greg, Ben, Sarah, Trista and Natilie; several great-grandchildren, a special nephew, James Russell along with several other nieces and nephews also survive.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Ashton and Jacob, his siblings Joe Lanis Russell, Nell Shockley, Lemuel Russell, Goble Russell and Louise Lemay.

 

Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Friday, May 3, 2024, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Union #2 Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Thursday, May2, 2024 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm and on Friday, morning until time for the service at the funeral home.