Russell Edward Harvill Obituary

Russell Edward Harvill of Laurel, Mississippi passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home while under the care of family and hospice. A graveside service was held at Newton National Cemetery on Thursday, September 29th at 12:30 p.m.

Russell was born on November 26, 1949, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Kathleen Bradford Harvill Pledger and John Jefferson Harvill. He graduated from Bridge City High School in 1968; after which he joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1968 to 1973 in the US, Korea, and Germany as a Hawk missile repairman obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant / E-6.

Starting in 1980, he worked on the Alaskan North Slope for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company located out of Anchorage, Alaska. He retired in 2007 and moved to Laurel, Mississippi.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Rose Harvill Lippert (Joseph) of Dallas, Texas; his step-mother, Jane Risher of Polkville, Mississippi; one sister, Mary Kathleen Harvill Neason (Henry) of Mosheim, Texas; one brother, John David Harvill (Nanette) of Anchorage, Alaska; step-siblings, Tommy Smithhart, John Smithhart, David Smithhart, and Amber Smithhart Whitehead; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memory Chapel Funeral Homes, Inc.

Updated by : Mary K. Neason

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October 19, 2022

jeanne kern wrote a sympathy message

“I've lost contact with Russell during the past several years, but Christmas letters didn't bounce back, so I hope he got them and knew an old old friend still thought of him. My memories include his excitement when he and John bought a gold mine, his friendship with David Ruthstrom and his love of progressive country music, his realization that he couldn't any longer commute to Barrow or get on another plane, and many many visits and long rambling conversations. So sorry to hear of his death.”