Champaign County OhArchives Obituaries.....Russell, Philip Alvin June 10, 2011
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The Urbana Daily Citizen-abstract
Philip Alvin Russell, age 83, of Urbana, passed away, Friday, June 10, 2011 at 
Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana with his family by his side.

He was born April 27, 1928, in Adams Township, the son of Philip V. and Gladys 
(Staymen) Russell. Growing up he helped his father and brother work on farms 
throughout Champaign County.

Philip graduated from Concord High School in 1946. He went to work at Crowell-
Collier in Springfield until 1956 when it went out of business.

On July 27, 1947, he married Betty (Hendricks) Russell. They were married for 
17 years.

On September 17, 1966, he married Juanita (McNeely) Russell. They would have 
celebrated their 45th anniversary this year.

He was a longtime member of the Concord United Methodist Church. He was a 
member of the ABC sanctioned leagues bowling teams for 50-plus years.

At the age of 78, he retired from Bodey & Sons Construction, after 49 years of 
service. It was a job he greatly enjoyed. He built and remodeled several 
houses and businesses throughout Champaign County. Most of his family has 
something in their homes that he built. From bedroom suites, bookcases, to 
kitchen cabinets, countertops, and various furniture pieces, even a custom 
bowling ball stand. Any idea you had, he could take it and make something 10 
times better than you even imagined. If he wasn't working, he was content 
sitting in his recliner reading the newspaper or watching TV. He was a 
longtime Cincinnati Reds fan, from listening to games on the radio in the 
early years to watching nightly games on TV. He recently enjoyed Friday 
night "farkle" with his wife's family.

Philip was a kind hearted and patient man who never spoke a harsh word about 
anyone. When asked, he was known for his usual response, "I Suppose." He 
raised five hardworking children and was very proud of each and every one of 
them. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Bill 
and Wilma Russell, a son-in-law, Dennis Clifford and a granddaughter, 
Carolanne Whitt.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in VERNON 
FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Wayne Engles officiating. Burial will follow at Concord 
Cemetery. 

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