1935 - 2023
Dallas was a SOLDIER’s SOLDIER, serving in the U.S. Army for 28 years, moving up the ranks from Private to Airborne Ranger Instructor to Command Sergeant Major at Ft Benning Military Base, Columbus, GA.
Over his years of service in the Army, Dallas was a lead instructor for the distinguished Airborne Army Ranger School & earned nearly every award, certificate & medal, with honors, including the Purple Heart in the Vietnam War.
After retiring from the Army, Dallas served as a Officer for the the Georgia State Correctional Institution; a Deacon for our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church & many organizations for the underprivileged & illiterate, in Columbus.
COMPLETE THE MISSION WITH HONOR AND DISTINCTION, WAS KEY FOR DALLAS!
Anyone who knew him, heard his bold voice, saying, “CHAMP” as part of his familiar saying!
He is survived by his wife, & life partner of over 67 years, Theresa (Dory) Russell; daughter Gail Hill, sons Ranger Russell, Tony Russell, Dallas Russell II, (deceased) & many beloved grandchildren & great grandchildren.
After hundreds of JUMPS from the skies to earth, this warriors final “Airborne” journey was from earth to Heaven, into the arms of his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.
Well done good and faithful servant.
AIRBORNE
In tribute & in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Command Sergeant Major Dallas E. Russell to; https://www.leadthewayfund.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Russell family.
