Adrian Deward Russell

Adrian Deward Russell, age 83, of Gillett passed away January 18, 2014. He was born May 29, 1929 in Little Rock to Abby Washington and Alta Trimble Russell who preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from February 19, 1951 to January 7, 1953. He retired after 30 years from the Army Corp of Engineers to be at his home in Gillett. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Holland Russell; three sons: Joe Russell of Redfield, Larry Russell of Enders, Danny Russell of Conway; two daughters: Anita Thompson and husband Frank of Damascus, Pam Russell of Gillett, ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Gone but not forgotten. Loved and always remembered. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 22nd, at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, DeWitt with burial at Gillett Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. essexfuneralhome.com.