1945
Charles
2016
Charles Douglas Russell
September 30, 1945 — September 1, 2016
Douglas Russell – Gate City, VA
Charles Douglas Russell, 70, who was a man of few words, but had a heart of gold passed away, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his residence.
Douglas was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 30, 1945. He was the son of the late Charles Lonzo “Pete” and Thelma Darnell Russell,
He was a fifty year Master Mason of Catlett Lodge #35 AF&AM, Gate City, VA.
He attended Emmaus Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Edna Mae and Burlie Vanzant preceded him in death.
Surviving is his wife, Fannie V. Russell, Gate City, VA; sisters, Marsha (Henry) Helton and Kathie (Charles) Noe; special family, Judy and Shane Hensley; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 - & 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Gate City Funeral Home. Masonic services will be conducted at 6:45 p.m. by Catlett Lodge #35 AF&AM. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Will Shewey officiating. A eulogy will be given by his nephew, Pastor Aaron Noe.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Gary McMurray, Charlie Robinette, Ron Mosley, and members of the 1963 Rye Cove Eagles football team will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the Gate City Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m., Sunday to go in procession to the graveside service.
An online guest register is available for the Russell family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Douglas Russell.
Charles Douglas Russell, 70, who was a man of few words, but had a heart of gold passed away, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his residence.
Douglas was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 30, 1945. He was the son of the late Charles Lonzo “Pete” and Thelma Darnell Russell,
He was a fifty year Master Mason of Catlett Lodge #35 AF&AM, Gate City, VA.
He attended Emmaus Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Edna Mae and Burlie Vanzant preceded him in death.
Surviving is his wife, Fannie V. Russell, Gate City, VA; sisters, Marsha (Henry) Helton and Kathie (Charles) Noe; special family, Judy and Shane Hensley; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 - & 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Gate City Funeral Home. Masonic services will be conducted at 6:45 p.m. by Catlett Lodge #35 AF&AM. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Will Shewey officiating. A eulogy will be given by his nephew, Pastor Aaron Noe.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Gary McMurray, Charlie Robinette, Ron Mosley, and members of the 1963 Rye Cove Eagles football team will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the Gate City Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m., Sunday to go in procession to the graveside service.
An online guest register is available for the Russell family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Douglas Russell.
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