William Elmer Russell
June 22, 1945 ~ July 15, 2008
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The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner funeral home where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating.
William Elmer “Billy” Russell, 63, of Great Mills, MD and formerly of Valley Lee, MD, died July 15, 2008 at his residence. Born June 22, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Benjamin and Margaret Mary Norris Russell. He is survived by his daughter Dawn Hierstetter and her husband Brad of Drayden, MD, his sister Sharon Lee Ryan and her husband Timothy of Virginia Beach, VA, his care taker Keith Norris, his niece Tricia Ryan of NC, his nephew Todd Ryan of VA as well as his four grandchildren; Taylor and Brady Norris and Jarod and Abigail Hierstetter. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he was a graduate of Great Mills High School “Class of 1963.” He was employed as a truck driver and warehouse manager for North American Van Lines for 40+ years, retiring in 2006. He served in the US Army from 1966-1968 where he was stationed in Germany and Vietnam and received Honorable Soldier of the Year. He enjoyed watching the Redskins, collecting baseball hats and being a “Pop-Pop.” The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Contributions may be made to Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
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“Dawn and family, Sorry to hear about Billy passing. He will be missed. You will be in our prayers and our thoughts.”
“Dawn and family, We are so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Dawn Sorry to hear about Billy. We had many laughs and long talks when I moved back here from Virginia. Sometimes oldies but goodies marathons over the phone. Your dad had a big heart! My prayers are with you and Sharon. Jean”
“I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Russell’s passing. He was such a kind, quiet man. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I am so sorry 2 hear of Billy passing away! I remember him from Quality Transfer & storage when my brother worked their & when my father was Household goods inspector. God has a special angel!”
“Billy, Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed”
“I knew Billy in 4H many, many years ago. He was always full of fun. I have thought of him off and on through the years, and wondered how he was doing. I live in GA now, but wanted you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dawn and all the family. You are in my prayers. God bless, Mary Ann”
“I was sadden to hear of Billy passing. He was a kind person and I am sure he will be missed. He is in heaven with God now watching over you all. You will always have your memories. God bless you all.”
“I’m very sorry to hear about Billy’s passing. I was a classmate of his thru most of the school years and we graduated together from Great Mills High School class of 63. My deepest condolences to his family and may he rest in peace with God.”
” Our deepest sympathy to you and the kids. Billy had a big heart and was always willing to give. He had a incredible memory which always amazed me. I know that God has welcomed him home. “
“Dawn so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“DAWN,SHARON AND FAMILY WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BILLY.IM SURE HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH HIS PARENTS.YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS GOD BLESS.”
“To Billy’s family..my sypathy and prayers to you at this time of sorrow. I too went to school with Billy and considered him my friend during our 4 years at GMHS. He was a great guy and fun to be around. He brightened my day many times during those 4 years. Jean Stansbury Winslow”