George A. Russell 1936-2024

Posted Thursday, April 18, 2024 8:26 am

Services for George A. Russell, 87, of Golden were held April 8, 2024 at Golden Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Neeley officiating.

Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mineola.

Mr. Russell passed away April 4, 2024 at his residence in Golden. He was born July 4, 1936 in Munday to James William and Nola Ruth Covey Russell. He married Patsy Deloise Jones in Golden on Nov. 18, 1955. George lived most of his life in the Golden area and was a member of Golden Baptist Church. He retired from Tyler Pipe after 37 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of almost 60 years, Patsy Russell; daughter, Tamie Hogue; two brothers, James Russell and Walter Russell; and four sisters, Elizabeth Russell, Etha Mae Russell, Bonnie Lively and Myrtle Simpson.

Survivors include his two sons, Randy Russell and wife Bonnie and Tony Russell and wife Sandra all of Golden; sister, Francis Davis of Tyler; son-in-law, Lacy Hogue of Golden; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

The family received friends at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 at the church.

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