Robert Earl "Puggy" Russell
April 14, 1936 ~ February 25, 2016
Robert Earl Russell “Puggy”, 79, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on February 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Callaway, MD. Born on April 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Myrtle Hewitt Russell and William Jennings Russell. Robert is survived by his wife Mary Fowler Russell whom he married on March 6, 1981 in Valley Lee, MD. Puggy is survived by his stepson Dennis M. Evans, Jr. of St. George Island, MD, Siblings; William Francis Russell, Joseph Benjamin Russell, James Lloyd Russell, and Lucy Mae Hanson. He graduated from Little Flower School and was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Puggy worked for Stewart Petroleum Company as a Plant Supervisor for 47 years retiring in 1998. He worked part time for the Harry Lundeberg School, from 1999-2015, and was a Firefighter instructor.
Puggy belonged to the Second District Vol. Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association, and Piney Point Lions Club.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayer recited at 7:00 PM in the Second Dist. Vol. Fire Department Valley Lee, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Blair Swann, Robbie Springer, Cathy Koeger Coulder, Lyn Henderson, Jan Scrivener, Francis Bean, Joe Slade, Joe Scrivener, and Bobby Stauffer. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Members of the Second Dist. Vol. Fire Department Company 6, and Second Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad.
Contributions may be made to Second Dist. Vol. Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad P.O. Box 1 Valley Lee, MD 20692, and Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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Mary, we are so sorry to hear of Puggy’s passing and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Remember all the great times with him and share those memories with all the ones that loved him. Rest in peace, Puggy.
Mary, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have good memories of you both when we would visit. Keeping you and all our family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary & family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Puggy always had a smile, good word, and a shake when you spoke with him. Dedicated to his fire department, he will be remembered by many. We pictured Bobby Dean waiting at the gates for him, telling him come on buddy. Take care…….Howard & Kerrie
Puggy, we shared some great times together. Hard for me to believe that you are gone as you were so full of life and love here on earth. Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. God Bless you all!
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family of Puggy. I have known Puggy for my 50 years+ in the fire service and there is no better man than he. He always hand a smile on his face and a firm handshake when we met somewhere at a fire department function. I know he will never be forgotten by all those who lives he touched and mine was one of those lives. May he rest in peace wrapped in the arms of our Lord. He has earned his place in heaven.
Mary, There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Puggy was truly “one of a kind” — a terrific man who could always make us smile and laugh. He will be missed terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and always.
Mary,
So sorry for your loss. Puggy was a very special person to so many. An example to our community.
Not to mention his sense of humor!May he rest in peace with all his fireman pals in heaven. You are in my prayers. Jean
we are so sorry to hear of his death. May he rest in peace. I am sure he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Mary, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Our condolences are with you and your family. Although we didn’t know him very well, only meeting him a few times at George’s, he was always friendly and chatty with us. We didn’t realize you had been together for such a long time. We hope the good memories you have of your years together will help you through this difficult time.
Our sincerest sympathy to all of the family, extended family and many friends. May God bless him for all that he has done over the years to help so many and may he rest in peace.
Mary, Dennis and family, Our deepest sympathy. Puggy was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Puggy was a very nice man. He was very caring and friendly. Thanks for the many years of volunteer service to our community. God bless all the family.
What a great loss to Puggy’s family and his community. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Puggy’ family. May he rest in Peace.
Great memories of Puggy, he was one of a kind. Valley Lee has lost a good soul. May God bring his family comfort and peace now and the difficult days ahead.
Mary, So very sorry for your loss. Puggy was a wonderful person and friend we will all miss him. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Puggy. He was a great friend to my father during their years in the fire service for St. Mary’s County. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary, We are both so sadden for your loss. Praying you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Puggy will truly be missed.
I am very sorry to hear about Puggy’s passing. You and the family are in my prayers and thoughts.