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Russell F. Terrell
Russell F. Terrell, age 86, of Carmi, passed away January 1, 2011, at Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born January 31, 1924, in Fairfield, IL, the son of Frank and Hattie (Atteberry) Terrell. He married Joan Bills on May 5, 1945 in Northhampton, England, and she survives. Russell graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Southern Illinois University before enlisting for military service, serving with the 303rd Bomb Group. Mr. Terrell was an electrician who owned and operated Terrell Electric from 1967 until his retirement in 1984. He continued to work for several years after transferring the business to his son. He was a member of the American Legion and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a member of the Concord Methodist Church.He is survived by his wife, Joan of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Mervyn and Gail Terrell of New Haven; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Hall of Concord, Debbie and Roy Dill of Newburgh, IN, and Laurie and Randy Frashier of Maunie ; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Shelley and Mitch Wilson of Raleigh, NC, Jason and Jennifer Hall of Anna, IL, Heather Wheeler of Carmi, Hollie and Kirby Damery of Carmi, Hilary and Paul Morgan of New Haven, Chad Dill and Katie Dill, both of Newburgh, IN, Erin and Ian Haley of Carmi, and Eli Frashier of Maunie; nine great-grandchildren, Madison Wheeler, Lexi Wheeler, Annabelle Morgan, Ethan Morgan, Emslee Damery, Kyle Hall, Kaylee Hall, Jake Smull, and Oliver Wilson; and many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Irene and Eveyln.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at New Beginnings Church of God in Carmi at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 4 to 8:00 pm at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Burial will take place in Big Prairie Cemetery in Carmi. Contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans and may be left at the funeral home. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-funeralhome.com.
From Albert Pollard
E mail address alby4_2@hotmail.com
Condolence message I would like to send my condolences to the Terrell family. I've know Russ for many years through my dad, William 'Bill' Pollard and brother Terry Pollard who once worked for Terrell Electric. I am sorry about the passing of a good man. He will missed by alot of people.
thank you
albert pollard
