James Russell Obituary

The family announces the passing of James Russell of East Prairie, Missouri on July 16, 2026. James, born on May 22, 1946, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Russell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Carles Russell and Marie Eldridge Russell; his wife Laura Bell Moore; and his daughter-in-law Paula Russell. He is survived by: his children, William Russell (Eva) of LaBelle, FL, Calvin Russell of Matthews, MO and Lorie Cardenas (Jorge) of Lehigh Acres, FL; his brother Roy Russell (Sherry) of Dogwood, MO; his grandchildren, Lauren Russell, Camryn Cardenas, Brian Tommie, Daylon Osceola and Niya Osceola; and his sisters-in-law, Agnes Walker, Willie Bea Norman and Patsy Thomas.