Lee Joseph Russell

Lee Joseph Russell, 72, of Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Fort Smith. Lee was born February 22, 1944 in Trona, CA. Lee was retired from the Fort Smith School System and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Mary Russell and brothers, Charles, Ira and John.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Russell and Steven Elliott of Lanoka Harbor, NJ; sister and brother-in-law, June and Keith Sayre of Trona, CA; brother and sister-in-law David and Diane Russell of Santa Barbara, CA; nieces and nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

The family will be at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith on Friday from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM to visit with relatives and friends.