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Ray D. Russell Obituary

We announce the death of Ray D. Russell of Springfield, South Carolina, who passed away on October 21, 2026. Ray will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray D. Russell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Darkard Russell and Azalee P. Muckeneuss Russell; and his brothers, Wydell Russell, Otis Russell, Donnie Russell and Melvin Russell.

He is survived by: his wife Carol Wisener Russell; his daughters, Krista Berry (J. B.) and Samantha Litcher (John); his grandchildren, Alyx Wodecki, Samera Litcher and J. R. Litcher; and his siblings, Betty Watts, Sally Browning, Rosemary Spires (Larry), Dot Clamp (Russell), Darvis Russell, D. R. Russell (Rosemary), L. H. Russell (Melody), Delvert Russell (Sylvia) and Milton Russell (Kathy). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dukes-Harley Funeral Home (3379 Columbia Rd NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Memorial Park Cemetery (2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg, SC 29118).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dukes Harley Funeral Home & Crematory



Thu

Oct 29

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dukes-Harley Funeral Home
3379 Columbia Rd NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118

Fri

Oct 30

Graveside service

1:00 PM

Memorial Park Cemetery
2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg, SC 29118

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