Born February 9, 1926 in El Derado, AR and was the oldest of nine children of Luther & Pearl Roberts of Moro, AR. Russell married Mary in Santa Cruz, CA after a 3 week courtship, then he shipped out to the South Pacific, during WWII, he was a US Navy Veteran. Together Russell and Mary raised two sons. Russell enjoyed reading, golfing, bowling, and the outdoors. Russell is survived by his sons, David & Randy; siblings, Chris, Linda, Ray, G.C., Bessie & Minnie; grandchildren, Michael, Savanna, & Sam; great grand kids, Caleb and Cody. A committal service will be held on Weds, December 14 at Willamette National Cemetery at 1:30pm. Visit www.batemancarrollfunerals.com for additional information.