John Russ Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on November 1, 2025, at the age of 82, John Russ (Little Rock, Arkansas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though John has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Russ and Ruby French Russ; his nephew Mike Elkins; Buddy. He is survived by: his wife Nancy; his daughter Rev. Anne Russ (Robert "Skip" Lentz); his granddaughter Maddie Lentz; and his sisters, Carole Elkins and Marie Rushing.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to an organization that feeds children. Memorials can be made to Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock, Bradley Baptist Church of Bradley, Arkansas or Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center.
