1922
Elmer
2012
Elmer Russell
September 28, 1922 — November 10, 2012
Elmer Leroy Russell passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 after living a full and joyous 90 years. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 14th in the Ladusau-Evans Chapel. Pastor Walter Martinez will officiate. Burial will be in the Enid Cemetery accompanied by Honor Guard and Veteran salute. Visitation will be 6-7 pm Tuesday at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Leroy was born September 28, 1922 in Enid OK to Oliver Monroe and Jetta (Shores) Russell. Leroy was united in marriage to Wilma (McNickle) Russell on January 31, 1949. Through their union, they were blessed with four loving children.
Leroy entered into the Army Air Corp at the age of 17 and served 22 years of active service. He was a proud veteran of two wars defending and protecting our Country. He was in active combat in World War II assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific front as well as the Korean War. After retiring from the Air Force, he joined the US Postal Service and retired following 20+ years of service.
Leroy is survived by his daughter, Judy Russell and son-in-law Carlos Diaz of Sugar Land, Texas; his daughter, Dolores Russell and son-in-law Gus Ortega of Weatherford, OK; his son, Mark Russell and daughter-in-law, Carmie Russell of Edmond, OK and his daughter, Debbie Russell and son-in-law Mark Chillag of Coppell, TX.
Leroy was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved their grandpa very much. His grandchildren include Graham Russell, Michaelyn Russell, Alex Diaz, Kailyn Chillag and Sarah Chillag. His great-grandchildren which were the love of his life include Braylyn Russell and baby Lillian Diaz.
Preceded in death include his wife, Wilma and his parents, OM and Jetta Russell as well as his loving sister, Maybelle Henderson.
Leroy was a devout Christian who loved and praised our dear Christ and Savior. He will be missed by all that knew him.
The family wishes to thank both the Arbors Assisted Living facility and Greenbrier Nursing Home as well as Ross Healthcare for all the love and compassion showed to our precious father during his last years of his life. We would also like to thank our father for the many sacrifices he made to ensure our lives were filled with love and hope. He instilled in his children the value of integrity, honesty and the importance of faith, family, and friends. Additionally, his humor will remain with us through eternity.
Memorials may be made in Leroy’s name through Ladusau-Evans Home to Ross Hospice as they continue to support the elderly.
“May your sleep be as sweet as our memories of you. May angels guide thee to the gates of Paradise.”
We love you and are so proud to call you our Daddy. See you in heaven.
Your Loving Family
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Leroy was born September 28, 1922 in Enid OK to Oliver Monroe and Jetta (Shores) Russell. Leroy was united in marriage to Wilma (McNickle) Russell on January 31, 1949. Through their union, they were blessed with four loving children.
Leroy entered into the Army Air Corp at the age of 17 and served 22 years of active service. He was a proud veteran of two wars defending and protecting our Country. He was in active combat in World War II assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific front as well as the Korean War. After retiring from the Air Force, he joined the US Postal Service and retired following 20+ years of service.
Leroy is survived by his daughter, Judy Russell and son-in-law Carlos Diaz of Sugar Land, Texas; his daughter, Dolores Russell and son-in-law Gus Ortega of Weatherford, OK; his son, Mark Russell and daughter-in-law, Carmie Russell of Edmond, OK and his daughter, Debbie Russell and son-in-law Mark Chillag of Coppell, TX.
Leroy was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved their grandpa very much. His grandchildren include Graham Russell, Michaelyn Russell, Alex Diaz, Kailyn Chillag and Sarah Chillag. His great-grandchildren which were the love of his life include Braylyn Russell and baby Lillian Diaz.
Preceded in death include his wife, Wilma and his parents, OM and Jetta Russell as well as his loving sister, Maybelle Henderson.
Leroy was a devout Christian who loved and praised our dear Christ and Savior. He will be missed by all that knew him.
The family wishes to thank both the Arbors Assisted Living facility and Greenbrier Nursing Home as well as Ross Healthcare for all the love and compassion showed to our precious father during his last years of his life. We would also like to thank our father for the many sacrifices he made to ensure our lives were filled with love and hope. He instilled in his children the value of integrity, honesty and the importance of faith, family, and friends. Additionally, his humor will remain with us through eternity.
Memorials may be made in Leroy’s name through Ladusau-Evans Home to Ross Hospice as they continue to support the elderly.
“May your sleep be as sweet as our memories of you. May angels guide thee to the gates of Paradise.”
We love you and are so proud to call you our Daddy. See you in heaven.
Your Loving Family
To view service click on link below
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