Michael Anthony Russo

Michael Anthony Russo, 36, from Russellville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday September 2, 2020, after a long battle with liver disease. He graduated with honors from Arkansas Tech University in 2006. He was involved in several organizations and charities. He was always excited to help his fellow man. He was very compassionate about feeding the homeless and helping the needy. He was a philosopher and artist and was always loved being with family. He loved to skateboard and make music. He was a very loving son, father, brother, and cousin. He was always the life of the party and just wanted to make people smile. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph John Russo. Grandfather Ben Russo, grandfather Deg Gordon and grandfather Jack Barker. He is survived by his grandmother Dean Russo and grandmother Gail Arnold, grandmother and grandfather Rick and Joan Saxon, his mother Karon Robertson and step father Robbie Robertson. His son Blayden Russo, his brothers Joseph Russo and Colton Robertson. His step sisters Jonell Kersh, Chastine Baggett, Nikki Robertson and Rickelle Robertson. Also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at Quartzsite Cemetery on Saturday September 19, 2020 at 9:00 am. The family asks that no flowers or cards be sent, but instead make a donation to your local food bank or homeless shelter. He also wanted everyone to know that he did not die from Covid! LOL!

Here is a poem by Michael

Sometimes you must lose it all to learn to appreciate the simplest of things.

When a bitter goodbye leads to a second chance and as the door closes the next one opens…

I am the guy that’s opening a window…Not to jump out but to just enjoy the cool breeze and fresh air. When all around is haste, confusion, noise….

And men sell their souls for glitter and gold…

The green of the fields is mine

The starry night and the music of the wind

As I go my own way

He asked that we please be kind and love one another, without judgement. He will forever be loved and missed.