Don Richard "Bud" Russell

Don “Bud” Russell, 91, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at Tucker Hospice house, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Bud was born July 16, 1933 in Albemarle to the late Seaford Russell and the late Nan Russell. Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois Russell; his beloved son, Jeffrey Russell; two sisters; and one brother.

He is survived by his devoted daughter, Lola Krick (Eddie); granddaughters Lilli Denton (Tanner), Sarah Weed (Tyler), Nastya Saprankova and his cherished great-grandchildren Cooper, Ivy, Addy, and Sam.

To his family, Bud was a wonderful daddy and Paw Paw. To everyone who met him, he was a light. He was generous, kind, loving, and full of positivity. He had a way of making people feel special and loved, and his presence made a difference in countless lives.

His memory will live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him and loved him so deeply. He was truly wonderful, and he will be forever missed.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Plyler Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Plyler Baptist Church in Albemarle officiated by Pastor Charles Hensley. Burial will follow at the Plyler Baptist Church Cemetery at 25958 Austin Road, Albemarle.

(Memorials/In lieu of flowers) may be made to Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Russell family.