Gary Donald Russell

Gary Donald Russell, 80, of Jay Florida passed away from this life to the next in March. He was born March 4, 1941, in Fordyce, Arkansas to the late Lindsay and Nan Russell. Gary attended high school in Kansas City, Missouri and later joined the United States Army where he served four years. After the completion of his service, he pursed an education at Ouachita State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in business. Upon completing college he became a federal bank examiner.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Lindsay and Nan Russell, brothers, Dr. Garth Russell, and Arthur Russell. He is survived by one sister, Mary Russell Vowell and multiple nieces and nephews. Gary had special friends in Arizona, Lloyd and Doty.
A memorial service will be held noon May 15, 2021 at Smith-Morgan Cemetery in the pavilion. Interment will follow with Benton Funeral Home.
Donations in Gary’s memory can be made to the Union Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 164057, Little Rock, AR 72216.