It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Wayne Russell of Elkmont, Alabama, who passed away on January 19, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Wayne Russell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clyde Russell and Hallie Russell; and his siblings, Clyde Russell Jr., Dorothy Pearl Utley and Willie Mae Littlepaige.

He is survived by : his wife Wilda Brooks Russell; his siblings, Pam Gammon (Charles), Rodger Russell (Jean) of White Plains, KY and Bill Russell (Charlotte) of Scottsboro, AL; his children, Brent Russell of Clarksville, TN, Tonya Ryals (Bo) of Louisville, MS and Lovena Spencer (Jay) of Elkmont, AL.; his grandchildren, Brittany Lanier (Dustin), Tyler Blair, Amber Spencer of Toney, AL and Olivia Spencer of Elkmont, AL.; and his great grandchildren, Mason, Kensley Lanier and Parker Spencer of Toney, AL.. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barnett-Strother Funeral Home