Claud Russell
Claud Henry Russell, 89, of LaFayette, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
He was a member of the LaFayette Church of Christ for 60 years where he served as a deacon and caretaker of the church. Claud worked for E.T. Barwick Mills in LaFayette and retired from Roper Corporation. He had a love for baseball and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Claud was a very compassionate man who loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren immensely.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Simmons Russell; brothers, Barney, Carl, Robert, and Marlin Russell; sisters, Helen and Catherine Russell and Betty Eicchorn.
He is survived by his daughters, Claudia (Dennis) Cagle and Connie (Todd) Rogers of LaFayette; grandchildren, Katie (David) Mitchell, Samantha Cagle, Jeremiah Rogers, Andy Rogers, Walker (Ally) Rogers, and Bianca Rogers; great grandchildren, Jason Cagle, Nick Mitchell, Ben Mitchell, and Annalise Rogers; sister, Ann Clifton of LaFayette; brothers, J.W. Russell of LaFayette and Albert Russell and Kenneth Russell both Chickamauga; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the LaFayette Church of Christ with Minister Tom Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Rogers, Andy Rogers, Walker Rogers, David Mitchell, Randall Cagle, and Madison Ledford.
Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Day, Jerry Day, Neal Brooks, Gary O’Bryant, Jim Rushing, Tony Brooks, and the Elders and Deacons of the church.
Family will receive friends on Monday, from 5–9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.