Visitation:
Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
202 W. Maple St.
Willard, OH 444890
Visitation 2:
Monday, December 9, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Caniff Funeral Home
528 Wheatley Road
Ashland, KY 41101
Service:
Monday, December 9, 2024
1:00 PM
Caniff Funeral Home
528 Wheatley Road
Ashland, KY 41101
Paul J. Russell, age 79, of Willard, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home in Bellevue, Ohio. He was born on June 9, 1945, in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Pearlie (Jenkins) Russell. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He loved spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by children, Darrin M. (Julie) Russell of Bellevue, Paula (Robert) Jennings of Bellevue and Todd Russell of Wakeman; seven grandchildren Gabby Russell, Caleb Jones, Connor Jones, Julia Jones, Ellie Jennings, Allison Russell and Dylan Russell; two brothers, Claude Russell and Harold Russell, both of Ashland KY; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Gail (Blanton) Russell whom he married on November 27 ,1965 and who died on October 7, 2023; and siblings, Linville Russell, Linnie King, Wallen Russell, Leatha Williams, Zella King, Hadie Hensley, Lona Rigsby, infant Charles Russell Jr., and Evelyn Russell.
His family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Hope Stout, Kerstie Ramey, and Wanda Alanso for their commitment and care that they gave to Paul.
Calling hours will be on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio. Calling hour will also be at Caniff Funeral Home, 528 Wheatley Road, Ashland, KY 41101 on Monday, December 9, 2024 from 11:00 AM until the time of his service at 1:00 PM with Pastor Chris Russell officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Kentucky. Online condolences can be made to Paul’s family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com