Luther Russell

Luther R. Russell, age 94, passed away on August 19, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on June 25, 1921 in Madison, West Virginia to John and Pearl Russell.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Harriett J. Russell; his brothers Thomas and James E. Russell; and his sisters Lula Hampton and Adele Tatum.

Survivors include his son Dale R. Russell (Kennetha); grandchildren Vionne Calhoun of Tempe Arizona, Shaunte and Sheena Russell of Dayton; great-grandchildren DeMarja Robinson and Neelah Russell and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation (10a) and Service (11a) - Monday, August 24, 2015 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 401 S. Paul Laurence Dunbar St., Dayton, OH.

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home.