Kenneth Edward (Shotgun) Russell, 73, of Cleveland, passed away January 28, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born on April 23, 1949 to the late Ruford Russell & Alice Thompson in Campton, Ky. Kenneth attended Spring Place COGOP. He was a loving husband, father, pawpaw and friend. Kenneth enjoyed spending time with his family, restoring antique vehicles, playing the guitar, building things, camping, telling jokes and listening to gospel/country music.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ella (Nichols) Russell; brothers, Chester Russell, Harry Russell and John Russell; and great-granddaughter, Wanda Lynn Snyder.
He is survived by his sons, Steven (Marissa) Nichols, Terry (Rose) Nichols and Ryan Nichols; daughters, Pearl Russell and Jenny (Jamie) Russell Hamilton; grandchildren, Hope (Domingo) Domingo, Adrien (Justin) Snyder, Hailee (Jacob) Bilbrey and Ronnie Busbee; great-grandchildren, Angelina Domingo, Alexiz Domingo, Azekiel Domingo, Remington Snyder, Henry Snyder and Ella Bilbrey; special friends, Robert Allen and Martha Dillard; and his companion dog, Bear.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 at Companion Funeral Home.
Visitation will also be held on Friday, Feb. 3 from 10-11 a.m., followed by the service in the chapel at 11 a.m., with Pastor Wade Patterson officiating. Burial will be held at Union Cemetery, 1127 Union Road SE in Cleveland.