Willie had served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He lived in Pekin, Illinois for 38 years and worked for Corn Products - Pekin Energy as an electrician for 36 years. He later moved to Hardin County, Tennessee and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, yard work, golfing, and the Chicago Cubs.
Willie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Motes Russell of Savannah, Tennessee; children, Donna Russell of Savannah, Tennessee, and Mark Russell (Lyndi Mallory) of Pekin, Illinois; grandchildren, Magan Russell, Cale Russell, and Cole Russell; and great grandchildren, Cohen Russell and Micah Russell.
In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by a son, Steve Russell.
Willie had served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He lived in Pekin, Illinois for 38 years and worked for Corn Products - Pekin Energy as an electrician for 36 years. He later moved to Hardin County, Tennessee and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, yard work, golfing, and the Chicago Cubs.
Willie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Motes Russell of Savannah, Tennessee; children, Donna Russell of Savannah, Tennessee, and Mark Russell (Lyndi Mallory) of Pekin, Illinois; grandchildren, Magan Russell, Cale Russell, and Cole Russell; and great grandchildren, Cohen Russell and Micah Russell.
In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by a son, Steve Russell.
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