Cecil Albert "Russ" Russell, age 81, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Delhi, New York to the late Carl Russell and Elouise Bennett Grummons. He was a heavy equipment operator. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He found comfort in helping those in need.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 55 years, Barbara Russell, Kings Mountain, NC

Son: Thomas Edward Russell, Colorado

Daughters: Jeannette Marie Smith and husband Roger, Ohio

Doreen Hutchens and husband Walt, Charlotte, NC

Cindy Hardee and husband Corey, Charlotte, NC

Siblings: Robert, Anna Mae, Frances, Jane, and Barbara

Grandchildren: Lauren, Katie, Jared, Scott, Emma, Cameron

And Ellie

Great Grandchildren: Lexi and Addi

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday January 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain, NC

VISITATION: Receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charities

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA