It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Louis Russell Sr. of Pontiac, Michigan, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Louis Russell Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Russell and Gertrude Russell (Hardy); and his brother Randolph Russell. He is survived by : his children, Denneen Campbell (Jason), Dorri Russell, Darnee Russell (Hope) and Donald L. Russell Jr.; his grandchild Thomas Campbell; his sister-in-law Joanne Russell; his nieces and nephews, Shameka (Linc), Jonathan (Rochelle), Randolph Jr., Alana (De Juan) and Alicia (Quinton); his close friend Aurthur Stewart III (Ruth); and his wife Deborah Barber.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 18th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, June 19th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 19th 2024 at 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the OCDSA Family Benevolent Fund (https://www.thebennyfund.com) online, or envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Inc.