of Helena, AR
August 22, 1948 - September 27, 2024
On Friday morning, September 27th, 2024, Terry Lee Russell left this world and stepped into the waiting arms of Christ. He was 76 years old.
He was born in Helena on August 22, 1948 to Grady and Lela Russell.
He has been a lifelong resident of the Helena area and was known throughout the community.
He was a believer of the Baptist faith who assured those he knew that he was a born-again member of God's family and recipient of salvation through Jesus Christ. He and Kathy attended Calvary Baptist Church. Like his Savior, he was a carpenter, who worked for over 50 years for Larry Delk Construction in Helena.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Lela Russell; brothers, Jerry Lee Russell and Grady ''Man'' William Russell Jr.; as well as sisters-in-law, Carolyn Russell and Stella Russell and his nephew Bobby McClain.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy Russell; his sister, Vivian Hall (Don) of England; son, Brad Russell (Debbie) of Little Rock and his daughter, Kristen Pedersen (Chet) of Mountain Home; his bonus daughter, Deanna Igou of Poplar Grove; as well as his nieces, Renee Gadberry (Steven) and Dana Duncan (James) and his nephews, Phillip Russell (Nikita), Lynn Russell (Beth), Chris McClain and Grady "Trey" Russell III.
He was further blessed with grandchildren, Elizabeth Sumpter (Raevaun), Jordan Russell (Tori), Makenzie Pedersen, Blake Pedersen, Avery Pedersen and bonus granddaughter, Mary Helen Igou; all of whom he loved dearly.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Pallbearers will be Phillip Russell, Jordan Russell, Lynn Russell, Jon Sanders Jr., Robert Fehr and Gene Hudson.
Honorary pallbearers are Steven Gadberry, James Duncan, Raevaun Sumpter, Chris McClain and Grady "Trey" Russell III.
Funeral visitation services will be held at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 1PM, with graveside services to follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in West Helena at 2PM.
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Kathy so sorry for your loss and I know it leaves a void in your heart and life. Prayers for peace that only God gives. Love you!8
Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Terry passing ! Prayers for peace in the days to come .
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. You and Terry have both been lifelong friends of mine and I know he will be missed. Prayers of peace and comfort through the difficult days ahead, love you.
Michael and I are so very sorry for your loss. We just seen Mr Terry a few weeks ago in dollar general. He and Michael would always end up talking for at least 20 minutes any time they would see each other. Michael has fond memories of working and learning from Mr. Terry. Mrs Kathy if you need anything please call me. We will be praying for the whole family. He was loved by so many and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mrs. Russell, Deanna, Mary Helen and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Russell. We know he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during such a difficult time.
Kathy I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry was one of the nicest people I knew growing up in Helena! We will miss him but are glad he was part of our life!
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Terry. You are in my thoughts and prayers
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
I’m really going to miss you TR. Our family appreciate you and Mrs Kathy for everything you’ve done for us. Say Hi to my momma in Heaven!
Kathy, prayers for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was such a a sweet man and definitely loved you and his family.
Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead for his family and friends.
Prayers for the entire family!
For those of us who knew the Family of characters in Heaven waiting for you, what a joyful reunion I bet that was. But those of us here on earth will miss you dearly until we get our chance. I am so grateful to have known you and all those characters. God bless all of the Russell family and others.
Kathy I was saddened to hear of Terry's passing. My condolences to you the family.
You are in our thoughts & prayers the Russell family are/were so special to all who knew them. Jim Mayer
I'm so sorry for the family. Prayers for all
So sorry for your Loss Mrs.Kathy and our loss of a good and wonderful friend. Our thoughts are nothing but great ones of Terry. We will keep him and you in our prayers.
We loved him and respected him.
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family.
Terry was a great person to know.
Forever present with his Savior and those who have gone before.
So sorry for your loss Mrs Kathy, DD and MH! He was a wonderful man!! Many thoughts and prayers going up for your family during this sad time. We love you guys!