Francis Russell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis Russell of Olathe, Kansas, who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 59. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Russell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marion Russell and Julio Texiera; his son Tommy Russell; and his brothers, Akbar Shabazz, Joseph Miles and Dexter Russell.
He is survived by: his children, Andres Russell, Gina Gosiewski, Branden Russell and GabrielleRussell; his siblings, Jacqueline Miles, Michele Watson, Kathleen Miles, Michael Miles, Bruce Miles and Maryann Miles; his pet DJ; and his close friends, Paige, Josh, Grayson, Camden, Keaton Zars, Cynthia, Randy Thomas, Brian, Leanna Welch and Ladelle Conley.
In lieu of flowers, his family and friends are asking for money to be donated on GoFundMe toward the Frank Russell Scholarship Fund, a fund meant to provide scholarships in his honor for years to come, as well as help young bowlers in need of financial assistance to obtain their own equipment.
