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Robert Denton Russell

Robert Denton Russell, age 75, of Pangburn, Ark., died Friday, April 6, 2018, in Searcy, Ark.
He was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Detroit, Mich., to Vodie and Gracie Russell before returning to Pilot Oak in Graves County Ky. He was a member of Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy, a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired industrial electrician.
He is survived by one son, Craig Russell and wife, Lee Anne, of Searcy; two daughters, Tina Rishaw and husband, Rick, of Bell Buckle, Angela O’Neil and husband, Keith, of Murfreesboro; one brother, Larry Russell and wife, Joyce, of Union City; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vodie and Gracie Russell; and his wife, Loretta Russell.
The family plans a graveside service in Wingo, Ky., at Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ Cemetery on May 12 at 2 p.m. with a meal to follow at Exchange Street Church of Christ in Union City.
In case of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Exchange Street Church of Christ at 2 p.m.

Published 4.19.18