It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dean Ray Russell of East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 92, on April 28, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his siblings, Harold Russell, John Napoleon Russell, Arvell Russell, Gazelle Russell, Thomas Russell, Jr., Samuel Russell, Ella Mae Willis and Elizabeth Russell Campbell Worth; and his grandson Donald Russell, Jr. (Dean).

He is survived by : his children, Demetria Carter (Ellis), Gordon Russell (Geneva), Tony Russell, Jason Russell (Charlotte Jacobsen), Diane Russell Valley, Donald Russell (Susie), Dean Russell (Carolyn) and Gale Kyles; his siblings, Reverend Fannie Russell Taylor of St. Louis, MO and Edward Russell (Juanita) of Belleville, IL; and his siblings-in-law, Mattie Russell of Arlington, TX, Janyce Skinner of Collinsville, IL and Frank Skinner of Belleville, IL. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Officer Funeral Home