James Edward Russell, a resident of Dewar, died July 18, 2016 in Dewar at the age of 75. He was born Jan. 12, 1941 on Tiger Mountain to Henry Lee Russell and Mary Mae Magdelene (Wills) Russell. He served with the Army National Guard for several years. He married Hazel brown on August 28, 1960 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
James is survived by his wife, Hazel Russell of the home; son, James H. Russel and Samantha Wyrick of Henryetta; daughter Ruby Sands and husband Bobby of Pleasant Valley, daughter, Tonya Lynn Russell of Dewar; son, Greg Nicholson of Denver, Colo.; 15 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren; four brothers: Curt Russell of Tiger Mountain, Charlie Russell of Bing, Oklahoma, Dee Russell of Eufaula, Lee Russell of Muldrow, and Billy Russell of Henryetta; sister, Sarah Ann Kidwell of Henryetta, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Dewar First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at New Sonora Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.