Russell French Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 23, 2025, at the age of 53, Russell French Jr. (Atlanta, Georgia) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell French Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
As Russell departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Russell may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Russell leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sarah Patterson French. He is survived by: his parents, Russell Reid French, Sr. and Victoria Holmes French; his children, Colin McRee French and Virginia Holmes French; and his sister Tracy French McMillan.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Reid's memory to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Office of Gift Records, Emory University, 1762 Clifton Rd., NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322; The Davidson Trust at Davidson College, 209 Ridge Rd., Box 5000, Davidson, NC 28035; or The Head of School Fund at The Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327.
