Harold V. Russell

He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Cassie Russell; sister, Margie Britain; daughter, Sandra Russell; and grandson, Mark Russell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Lillian Russell; sons, Kevin (Judy) Russell and Dale (Karen) Russell; grandchildren: Melissa (Jeff), Michael (Kari), Christopher (Lindsay), Matthew (Corey), and Juliana; “Bonus granddaughters” Anna & Elizabeth; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris (Gary) Hall, and several nieces and nephews.

Harold enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1945 towards the end of WWII. After his Honorable discharge upon the wars end he decided to re-enlist in the U.S. Navy, where he would serve in Korea.

Harold spent most of his life and career working in the printing business. After retiring, he and Lillian moved to Tennessee and became involved in the foster Grandparents program. He volunteered in teaching at DeBusk Elementary School in Greeneville for over 20 years. He was very proud to have won 7 Senior Olympics medals in Track and Field, Bowling and Shotput over the years. Harold loved fishing and drag racing.

A Memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Sat., August 28, 2021 at the Webster Assembly of God Church, 708 Hard Rd., Webster, NY 14580.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org/donate.