John Spotswood Russell Obituary

Name: Memorial service
Start: 2021-12-11T19:00:00
End: 2021-12-11T19:00:00
Location: Christ Episcopal Church

We are sad to announce that on November 30, 2021, at the age of 67, John Spotswood Russell (Edenton, North Carolina), born in Greensboro, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Spotswood Russell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Peggy. He is survived by: his children, Caroline (Justin), Taylor (John) and Katie (Charlie); his wife Kelley; his children, Roddy, Fields and Bess; his sister Susan (Beth); his grandsons, George and Oliver; and his father John B. Russell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Christ Church Outreach (https://ccral.org) , North Carolina Opera (https://www.ncopera.org), or the Wilson Library at UNC Chapel Hill (https://library.unc.edu).

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December 2, 2021

Karen Rindge wrote a sympathy message

“We are incredibly saddened by this news. Our hearts ache for Kelley and all their children. We adored John, his good humor and curious and crafty mind. Raleigh will not be the same without him. Karen Rindge and Reid Wilson”

December 1, 2021

Bain Jones wrote a sympathy message

“John was a gifted lawyer, author, gentleman and friend. He was deeply committed to writing, UNC-CH, environmental protection, fair and accessible government, music and the law. His passing is very premature and leaves a void. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Russell family.”

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120 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601

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