Melvin Douglas Russell Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Melvin Douglas Russell Sr. of Tallassee, Alabama, departing on December 19, 2024 at the age of 84. Melvin Douglas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Arnold and Mabel Caudill Russell. He is survived by: his wife Dee C. Russell; his children, Doug Russell (Kristi), Deana Russell and Chris Dukes (Michelle); his brother Joe Russell (Bette); and his grandchildren, Russell, Rutland Phillips, Ivri Claire Castilla (Tony), Chesney Russell, Jacob Thornton (Mallory), Adam Thornton, Chaney Thornton (Troy), Jaden Smith and Juliette Dukes. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel (255 Friendship Rd, Tallassee, AL 36078). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Harbor at Lake Martin, 434 Children's Harbor Drive, Eclectic, Alabama 36024 or Lake Martin Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 240006, Eclectic, Alabama 36024.
