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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jimmie Lee Russell, Jr.
Jimmie Lee
Russell, Jr.
Feb 22, 1961 — Apr 14, 2016
Jimmie Lee Russell, Jr.'s Obituary
Jimmie Lee Russell, Jr.was born February 22, 1961 in Lauderdale County, Alabama to the late Jimmie Lee Russell, Sr. and Jessie Jean Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ester Lee Russell, step-father, Robert H. (Bob) Chandler, maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jr. was a 1979 graduate of Central High School where he lettered in basketball which enabled him to attend Northeast Junior College. Jr. was previously employed by First National Bank and later retired from Comcast cable.
Jr.'s survivors include his son, Stephen Cooper Simpson (his mother, Crystal Simpson and brother Brenton); brothers, Vincent Boddie, Travis and Carlos Hampton; Godson, Emmondo Reeder (his daughter, Madison); aunts, Annie Russell, Charlotte Davis, Joyce Rhodes, and Mattie Simmons; uncles, Percy (Lillian) Russell, William Russell, Frank Simmons and Leon (Clara) Simmons; step-mother, Jeanette Russell, step-sister, Monica Hampton; step-brother, Calvin and Chris Hampton. A multitude of cousins, friends, former co-workers and acquaintances.
Those who were fortunate to meet Jr. left his presence with a feeling of kindred. Jr. was warm, kind, tender-hearted, friendly, funny, loving and humble. Was he perfect? Well of course not; but who among us is? Jr. knew his limitations and boundaries and stayed within them. Jr. was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, and though he may have needed payment for services rendered, he refused compensation. What a Man! The world needs more like him.
Take rest from all your aches and pains Hulk. We pray God's mercy and richest blessings upon your soul. Farewell! Peace be unto you Father, Brother, Friend! We will truly miss you and will always love you!
Jr. was a 1979 graduate of Central High School where he lettered in basketball which enabled him to attend Northeast Junior College. Jr. was previously employed by First National Bank and later retired from Comcast cable.
Jr.'s survivors include his son, Stephen Cooper Simpson (his mother, Crystal Simpson and brother Brenton); brothers, Vincent Boddie, Travis and Carlos Hampton; Godson, Emmondo Reeder (his daughter, Madison); aunts, Annie Russell, Charlotte Davis, Joyce Rhodes, and Mattie Simmons; uncles, Percy (Lillian) Russell, William Russell, Frank Simmons and Leon (Clara) Simmons; step-mother, Jeanette Russell, step-sister, Monica Hampton; step-brother, Calvin and Chris Hampton. A multitude of cousins, friends, former co-workers and acquaintances.
Those who were fortunate to meet Jr. left his presence with a feeling of kindred. Jr. was warm, kind, tender-hearted, friendly, funny, loving and humble. Was he perfect? Well of course not; but who among us is? Jr. knew his limitations and boundaries and stayed within them. Jr. was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, and though he may have needed payment for services rendered, he refused compensation. What a Man! The world needs more like him.
Take rest from all your aches and pains Hulk. We pray God's mercy and richest blessings upon your soul. Farewell! Peace be unto you Father, Brother, Friend! We will truly miss you and will always love you!
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Funeral Services for Jimmie Lee Russell, Jr.
Visitation
April
17
Sunday
Grace Memorial Funeral Home
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Memorial Service
April
17
Sunday
Grace Memorial Funeral Home
Starts at 2:00 pm
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