Gary Russell

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M.. on Friday, January 24, 2014 at South Park Cemetery for Gary Wayne Russell, age 54, of Roswell who passed away on January 16, 2014. Rev. Troy Grant of Berrendo Baptist Church will officiate.

Gary Wayne Russell was born in Roswell, Nm on March 5, 1959 to JB and Martha Pearlene Russell. He went to school in Roswell. He was a mechanic and truck driver all of his life. He had 3 children, Richard Scoggins, Gary Southern, and Ashley Southern and four grandchildren. He loved music and his favorite song was Crystal Chandelier. Gary found a second dad in his cousin James Hawthorne, who he enjoyed working on cars with and sharing stories.

Gary gave his heart to God at home in Jal, Nm in 2009. Though he wasnt an active member of any church he loved God and shared a relationship with Him. In his final days Gary insisted on letting his family know he loved each and every one of them.

He is also survived by seven brothers: Johnnie Russell of Roswell, Lester Russell of Artesia, Willie Russell of Roswell, Raymond Russell of Jal, New Mexico, Michael Russell of Roswell, Adam Russell of Levelland, Texas and Rodney Russell of Muleshoe, Texas one sister: Angela Russell of Clovis, New Mexico numerous nieces and nephews

Pallbearers will be The Russell Brothers.

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, January 23, 2014
1:00 P.M.

Service

Graveside

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88201
Friday, January 24, 2014
2:00 P.M.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203