Gary Russell
December 16, 1944 - April 10, 2021
Gary Lynn "Big Gary" Russell, age 76 of Hardy, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 10, 2021, surrounded by his children. He is now able to breathe freely with no more suffering and is walking the streets of gold.
He was born on December 16, 1944, in the foothills of Tennessee to the late Luther and Lena Russell.
He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Veronica Lynn Russell.
Left to cherish his memory are his children and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly and were the light and joy of his life, Daughter, Katrina (Scott) Foley of Hardy, VA, sons, Gary II "Lil G" (Tanya) Russell of Roanoke, VA and Aaron Russell of Hardy, VA, Grandchildren: Delaney Foley, Owen Russell, Wyatt Russell, MaKayla "KK" Russell, and Lily Russell, a Brother, Jerry "Goob" (Linda) Russell of Salem, VA and a sister, Sandra Crow of Elizabethton, TN, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of special family and friends.
Big Gary was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served during the Vietnam war.
His children want to thank all his doctors and nurses that took care of him through the years at the VA Hospital. We are especially thankful for his longtime doctor and friend, Dr. George Chaconas, who was always there for Big Gary. Also, so thankful for Dr. Sarah DeWitt and her team at the Palliative & Support Care Unit at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their love and kindness for our Dad during a time when it was needed the most.
Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt 220 Chapel) at 2:00 p.m. Friday with Pastor Pete Trout officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
December 16, 1944 - April 10, 2021
Gary Lynn "Big Gary" Russell, age 76 of Hardy, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 10, 2021, surrounded by his children. He is now able to breathe freely with no more suffering and is walking the streets of gold.
He was born on December 16, 1944, in the foothills of Tennessee to the late Luther and Lena Russell.
He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Veronica Lynn Russell.
Left to cherish his memory are his children and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly and were the light and joy of his life, Daughter, Katrina (Scott) Foley of Hardy, VA, sons, Gary II "Lil G" (Tanya) Russell of Roanoke, VA and Aaron Russell of Hardy, VA, Grandchildren: Delaney Foley, Owen Russell, Wyatt Russell, MaKayla "KK" Russell, and Lily Russell, a Brother, Jerry "Goob" (Linda) Russell of Salem, VA and a sister, Sandra Crow of Elizabethton, TN, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of special family and friends.
Big Gary was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served during the Vietnam war.
His children want to thank all his doctors and nurses that took care of him through the years at the VA Hospital. We are especially thankful for his longtime doctor and friend, Dr. George Chaconas, who was always there for Big Gary. Also, so thankful for Dr. Sarah DeWitt and her team at the Palliative & Support Care Unit at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their love and kindness for our Dad during a time when it was needed the most.
Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt 220 Chapel) at 2:00 p.m. Friday with Pastor Pete Trout officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
Gary Russell
December 16, 1944 - April 10, 2021
Gary Lynn "Big Gary" Russell, age 76 of Hardy, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 10, 2021, surrounded by his children. He is now able to breathe freely with no more suffering and is walking the streets of gold.
He was born on December 16, 1944, in the foothills of Tennessee to the late Luther and Lena Russell.
He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Veronica Lynn Russell.
Left to cherish his memory are his children and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly and were the light and joy of his life, Daughter, Katrina (Scott) Foley of Hardy, VA, sons, Gary II "Lil G" (Tanya) Russell of Roanoke, VA and Aaron Russell of Hardy, VA, Grandchildren: Delaney Foley, Owen Russell, Wyatt Russell, MaKayla "KK" Russell, and Lily Russell, a Brother, Jerry "Goob" (Linda) Russell of Salem, VA and a sister, Sandra Crow of Elizabethton, TN, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of special family and friends.
Big Gary was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served during the Vietnam war.
His children want to thank all his doctors and nurses that took care of him through the years at the VA Hospital. We are especially thankful for his longtime doctor and friend, Dr. George Chaconas, who was always there for Big Gary. Also, so thankful for Dr. Sarah DeWitt and her team at the Palliative & Support Care Unit at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their love and kindness for our Dad during a time when it was needed the most.
Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt 220 Chapel) at 2:00 p.m. Friday with Pastor Pete Trout officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
December 16, 1944 - April 10, 2021
Gary Lynn "Big Gary" Russell, age 76 of Hardy, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 10, 2021, surrounded by his children. He is now able to breathe freely with no more suffering and is walking the streets of gold.
He was born on December 16, 1944, in the foothills of Tennessee to the late Luther and Lena Russell.
He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Veronica Lynn Russell.
Left to cherish his memory are his children and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly and were the light and joy of his life, Daughter, Katrina (Scott) Foley of Hardy, VA, sons, Gary II "Lil G" (Tanya) Russell of Roanoke, VA and Aaron Russell of Hardy, VA, Grandchildren: Delaney Foley, Owen Russell, Wyatt Russell, MaKayla "KK" Russell, and Lily Russell, a Brother, Jerry "Goob" (Linda) Russell of Salem, VA and a sister, Sandra Crow of Elizabethton, TN, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of special family and friends.
Big Gary was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served during the Vietnam war.
His children want to thank all his doctors and nurses that took care of him through the years at the VA Hospital. We are especially thankful for his longtime doctor and friend, Dr. George Chaconas, who was always there for Big Gary. Also, so thankful for Dr. Sarah DeWitt and her team at the Palliative & Support Care Unit at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their love and kindness for our Dad during a time when it was needed the most.
Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt 220 Chapel) at 2:00 p.m. Friday with Pastor Pete Trout officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
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