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Morton Russell

RUSSELL, TRUCKS, OSTEN

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Date: 8/14/2023 at 09:22:04

The Bayard News, Oct 6, 1977

Morton Burdette Russell, son of William E and Florence Ethel Teany Russell, was born at Bayard January 29, 1915, and passed away at Harrison, Arkansas, September 25, 1977.
Morton graduated from Bayard high school in 1934 and entered the U S Air Force in 1942. He married Gladys Violet Muddiman in Northampton, England, May 23, 1945. Morton retired from the Air Force in 1964 after serving 22 1/2 years. He had attained the rank of Tech Sgt. After retiring from the service, Morton and Gladys lived in Diamond City, Ark.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his son, Jack Russell, sister, Isabelle, and brothers, Warren and Richard.
Surviving are his wife, Gladys; son, Robert Russell and wife, LaRee of Villisca; daughter, Diana Koon and husband, Kenneth of Lubbock, Texas, and son, Sgt Barry Russell and wife, Joy, of Wiesbaden, Germany, Grandchildren surviving are Brenda, Marsha, Brian and Kari Russell, Kyle Koon and Michael and Mark Russell.
Also surviving are his sisters, Mrs. Lunele Trucks of Coon Rapids and Mrs. Martha Osten of Prineville, Oregon, and brothers, Darrell Russell of San Jose, Calif, George Russell of Lake Port, Calif, Jack Russell of Jamaica, and Bill Russell of Des Moines. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 am September 30 at the Methodist Church in Bayard with Reverend Steven Wainwright officiating. Organist was Lula Garnes and vocalist was Tom Lau. Casket bearers were Leon Betts, Gary Gray, John Trucks, Tony Russell, Kenneth Russell and Don Russell.
Interment was at the Highland Cemetery at Bayard. Starling Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Morton was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved and will be sadly missed by everyone.


 

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