Charles Ray Russell

Charles Ray Russell passed away October 6, 2017 in Blackwell, OK at the age of 86. Charles was born May 24, 1931 in Norman, OK to Loran Albert and Ruth Ann Smith Russell. He graduated from Norman High School in 1949 and then joined the Army and served from 1949 until 1952. Upon returning home, he attended the University of Oklahoma for a year and then a technical college where he studied refrigeration and heating, graduating in 1956. His work career included Govenair and then he retired from Temtrol. Charles loved OU football, playing golf, fishing and traveling the world with his late wife, Elaine. He was one of the first of 50 families to register with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He was an active member of the church and volunteered at the school for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elaine, his wife of almost 63 years, daughter, Teresa McCoy, son, James Russell, sister, Lucille Goodwin and great granddaughter, Hannah Russell. He is survived by 2 daughters, Pam Cantillon and husband, Rich of Blackwell and Sherri Davis and husband, Chad of Yukon, brother, Don Russell and wife, Bobbie of Seal Beach, CA, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday 10/11/17 in the Guardian West Chapel with a Mass at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 10/12/17 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.