of Lead Hill, AR
January 21, 1928 - November 13, 2019
Captain Earl H. Russell, retired, age 91, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, and Yellville, Arkansas, passed from this life Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Earl was born January 21, 1928, to Owen Earl and Mayme Louise (Harland) Russell, in Detroit, Michigan. Earl was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Oreta LaFaye Howard Russell.
In March of 1946, Earl enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country until he retired in April of 1987. While serving in the Navy, Earl met and married Oreta LaFaye Howard on February 8, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He loved his family, gardening, cooking, and genealogy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 340, Rotary, and MOA.
Earl is survived by his sons, Kevin Russell of Lead Hill, Arkansas and Sean Russell of Florida; his daughter, Karen Mikelewicz, of Lakeview, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends that will miss him.
All services are private.
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6 Condolence(s)
Thomas B Poole
Thursday, April 16, 2020
I enjoyed sailing with you my friendâš“ï¸âš“ï¸
william strain
Thursday, April 16, 2020
I met and served in the navy with Earl from 1963-64. He was a LT at the time and senior watch officer on the USS Cony DDE-508 home ported in Norfolk VA.
Earl was a hard task master and worked hard to ensure all the junior officers learned the navy way
Earl attended the last 2 USS Cony wardroom reunions in VA. He had mellowed with age and was good company .
Achieving the Rank of Captain in the US-Navy was a tremendous achievement . Earl hope you have calm seas and warm winds in your face.
Charles M. Sturm
Saturday, November 23, 2019
In the short time I knew Earl I grew to respect his ability and intellect. He told me enough about his youth and career that I knew he was one in a million. Few men rise from helper in a railroad junction to common seaman and on to Captain in the US Navy. ?The nation needs more men like Earl.
I am sorry to hear that he is gone I offer condolences to his family.
Russell Jones
Thursday, November 21, 2019
My uncle Earl Russell was a man we admired and who's company we always enjoyed. He will be missed. A special thanks to Kevin and Ruth for the care they gave Captain Russell in his later years.
Melissa Rogers
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
I’m sorry for you loss Kevin! Your dad will be missed. Prayers for you and the family!! ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Kerry
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Mr. Russell was a character and I will miss his witty, good humored nature. Rest in peace Mr. Russell.