Clay County Alabama Obituaries Samuel G. Russell 2002

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Obituary published by:
American Press Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La. Nov 15, 2002 

http://www.americanpress.com/pastweek/docs/6fri/obits.html 

Samuel G. Russell 

LEESVILLE 
 Samuel Gerald Russell, 65, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in Leesville. 

He was a substitute for a rural mail route. He was helpful in caring for the family during sickness, 
and he was always there for them. He and his grandson liked to plant fruit trees at harvest time, and 
then they would go together and eat the fruit. 

Survivors include his wife, Nell Russell of Leesville; three sons, Steven Eric Russell and wife Vanessa 
of Atlanta, Jason Marcus Russell and wife Jensine of St. Louis, and Roy Allen Melancon and wife Nancy of 
San Antonio; one daughter, Rhonda Germann of Anacoco; one sister, Rhetta Russell of Tennessee; and two 
grandchildren, Mack Melancon of San Antonio and Kristian Germann of Anacoco. 

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in First Baptist Church of Anacoco. 
The Rev. Duryl Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of 
Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday.