James R. Russell

Danville James R. Russell, 89, of Mattoon, formerly of Paris, IL and Danville, IL passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on January 19, 2019.

James was born the son of Johnson "Roy" and Dorthy (Burton) Russell in Muncie, IL on April 30, 1929. He married Gloria JoAn Alexander on November 28, 1953 in Paris, IL and she preceded him in death on September 9, 2003.

Survivors include his son, Brian (Julie Beck) Russell of Little Fork, MN; his daughter, Marla Janes of Mattoon; one sister, Barb Latham of Covington, IN; two grandchildren, Christopher Tucker of Mattoon and Michelle Janes of Mattoon and two great-grandchildren, Angelo and Megan Janes of Mattoon.

James is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gloria; four brothers, Joel, Chuck Bill and Clarence Russell and one sister, Alice Mullins.

James served in the United States Army and a member of the Moose Lodge in Mattoon, IL. He was a Machine Operator at Anamet in Mattoon and retired on June 1st, 1992. He enjoyed spending his free time attending car shows and displaying his Corvette, hunting, fishing and competing in archery competitions.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 1:00 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard.

Memorials in James Russells name to the family in lieu flowers may be sent to Sunset Funeral Home.

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