Jimmy Russell

Biography

Jimmy E. Russell, 88, of Hewitt passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest in Waco. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018, at Waco Memorial Park in Waco. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Born June 14, 1930, in Hillsboro, he was the son of John Wesley and Una Mae (Britton) Russell. For over 30 years, he was employed by General Tire in Waco and later owned Jim’s Lake Air Barber Shop for several years. During the Korean Conflict, Jimmy served his country in the United State Army. On July 21, 1951, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Stephens and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2013. In his spare time, he loved to travel, watch sports, and coach little league baseball.

Also preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Margaret Schutza; and brother, J. W. Russell.

Survivors include his children, Paula Lucko and husband, James, and Jay Russell; three granddaughters, Samantha Gutierrez and husband, Carlos, Mariel Enriquez and husband, Manuel, and Melanie Russell and fiancé, Cruz Chaires; and nine great-grandchildren, Austin Todd, Mackenzie Gutierrez, Maliah Enriquez, Makenna Enriquez, Shaun Coleman, Davion Coleman, Trae Coleman, D. J. Coleman, and Cienna Chaires.