Rickie D. “Rick” Russell

CARBON HILL, Ohio – Rickie D. “Rick” Russell, age 79, of Carbon Hill, Ohio, passed away June 15, 2026, at his residence.

Rick was born January 17, 1947, in Buchtel, Ohio, to William P. Russell and Melvina Hall Russell. He served in the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam; loved his grandkids, fishing, baseball and singing.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years Rosann Russell; children Scott (Teriann) Russell of Murray City, Angie Kinnison of Nelsonville, Shawn (Clara) Russell of New Plymouth; grandchildren Kourtney, Jordan, Tyler, Katlyn, Chelsey, Kody, Colton; great-grandchildren McKenzie, Jayda, Jace, Tayeler, Bristyl, Karter, Brynlee, Brody, Landen, Kiana, Jaxon, Riley, Eric, Boone.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; son Johnny Russell; son-in-law Mark Kinnison; brothers Vaughn Russell, Paul Russell; and great-grandson Kruz.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio. Burial will be in Carbon Hill Cemetery, Carbon Hill, Ohio.

Calling hours will be 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Military graveside service will be conducted by the Combined Color Guard, and the US Army.

LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY AT THIS WEBSITE:
www.brownfuneralservice.net/condolence

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