It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas J. Russell (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 78, on September 23, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas J. Russell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Russell and Marjorie Russell. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Anne; his children, Robert Lisska (Darlene), Bradley Lisska (Marcia), Susan Hackenbracht (Greg) and Anne Marie Wehrum (Henry); his grandchildren, Robert, Brian, Jason, Kyle, Katie, Chad, Thomas, Brent, Tyler, Christopher, Eric and Angela; and his great grandchildren, Maci, Blake and John. He is also survived by the oldest of eight siblings.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in his honor, to St. Jude's Hospital or The American Red Cross.

Suggested donation : American Red Cross

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rutherford Funeral Homes & Crematories

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September 25, 2020

Bonnie Humphrey lit a candle

“Your kind & friendly face will always be remembered. A loving father - husband - grandfather and friend is dearly missed . . .”

September 25, 2020

Janice Starr lit a candle

“In loving memory of Thomas J. Russell, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. He was such a wonderful husband, father, uncle and grandfather and know that his presence will be missed, but know forever you will carry him in your hearts! Love to all the family, Friends of Susan/Greg’s at Lake Norman: Janice, Donna, Fil, Kim, Adi, Joann and Melinda”

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September 25, 2020

Rich Blount wrote a sympathy message

“Uncle Tom. You will always be remembered by me by your soft approach to difficult things. Your intelligence was regarded by me as one of the best. I will deeply miss over conversations, the family's history, and also your experience in construction. You helped me best understand where and what direction I should take in many areas of life. I will forever be in debt to you and your knowledge you shared. I love you, and will miss you so much! Please give all in Heave a big HUG! Love, Richie”

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Sep 27

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Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home
515 High St, Worthington, OH 43085

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Sep 28

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Michael Catholic Church
5750 N High St, Worthington, OH 43085

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