Robert Rufus Russell

Robert Rufus “Bob” Russell, 85, of Ellerbe, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Autumn Care of Biscoe. Mr. Russell was born December 12, 1926 in Montgomery County, a son of the late David Alexander and Rosa Belle Hinson Russell. He was a member of Saron Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon, a member of the Ellerbe Farm Supply Acknowledgement Group and a diehard Yankee’s fan. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II and the US Air Force. He was a retired Truck Driver with Dixie Driver Service. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Josephine Covington Russell of the home; son, Bobby Russell and wife Linda of Ellerbe; daughters, Roseann Gerald of Ellerbe, Robin Burke and husband Les of Pinehurst, Renea Wadsworth of Carthage; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and a sister Jane Burris of Raleigh. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sunday at Saron Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Stanford officiating. Interment will be held privately in Norman Cemetery. The family will see friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Saron Baptist Church, WMU, P.O.Box 540, Ellerbe, NC 28338.