Abe H Russell

Abe Russell, age 82, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Alexander County to the late Ralph Clarence and Minnie Maizo Deal Russell on May 12, 1934. In addition to spending his time with his family, Abe liked to work in his yard in his spare time and you could always find him watching a Nascar race or a football game. He was a veteran of U.S. Airforce and served for 27 years in the N.C. National Guard.
Along with his parents he is proceeded in death by his brother; Max Russell, an infant sister, brother; Jame Lowell Russell, and sister; Neysa Elsie Russell.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years; Joyce Chatham Russell and daughter; Mesha Russell and one son; Scotty Russell all of Taylorsville. Three grandchildren; Kurt Russell of Taylorsville, Destiny Russell of Texas, and Chloe Russell of Ohio. One brother; Stephen "Steve" Russell and wife Nancy of Waxsaw, S.C., sisters; Jane Margaret Lathrop of Charlotte, N.C., and Rachael Lois Shaw of Lexington, N.C..
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Alexander Funeral Service from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm in the Alexander Funeral Service chapel with the Reverends; Jamie Steel and Gary Jennings. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery with the Reverends; Mark Marshall and Kevin White.
In addition to flowers all memorials can be made to Hospice of Alexander County.
50 Lucy Echerd Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Military honors will be afforded by DAV Post 84 and 6 of Taylorsville and Hudson and North Carolina National Guard.