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James Keith Russell

James (Jimmy) Keith Russell, 62, of Marianna passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Mr. Russell was born on January 10, 1953 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Robert and Clara Pigg Russell. He was raised in Oak Forest, Arkansas and was a 5th generation farmer who learned his life business from his father. He farmed in Lee County for over forty years and farmed alongside his sons Chad and Kurt for the last twenty years. Jimmy was the proud father of four sons and loved his four grandchildren. He thought it was important to teach his children good work ethics, life lessons, and was always ready to visit and talk with family and friends. He was a generous hard working man who enjoyed farming, the outdoors, any type of hunting, and spending time at deer camp. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Angie, of 28 years. They were married in Moro, Arkansas on March 28, 1986. He is survived by his son, Colton Russell, of the home, son, Cody Russell, of Jonesboro, son, Chad Russell and wife Shannon and grandchildren, Shelby and Blair of Marianna, son Kurt Russell and wife Nickie and grandchildren, Austin and Maddie Claire of Marianna, and brother, Danny Russell and wife Nancy of Oak Forest. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Roller–Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Marianna. Burial will follow at Marianna Memorial Park. View and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Lee Academy, 973 Hwy. 243, Marianna, Arkansas 72360.

Published March 10, 2015

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