Curtiss "Petey" Russell

Mr. Curtiss “Petey” Russell, 68, departed this life July 3, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown. Mr. Russell was born January 18, 1955 in Youngstown the son of David and Margaret Sydney Russell. He attended the Youngstown City School system and graduated from South High School in 1973. He was proud to be a South High Warrior!! He loved football and played Little League for McCollough Williams where he made many lifelong friends. He also collected football memorabilia and was an avid Chicago Bears fan, loved reading, jazz music and he loved working on cars. He had been employed by Lordstown General Motors as a Tow Motor operator retiring after 30 years of service. He leaves to mourn his memory and legacy, his wife of 46 years, whom he married January 1, 1977 Gwendolyn Harris Russell; who took the utmost care of him when his health declined; A son, Edward Williams of Pataskala, OH; A daughter, Candace (Roy) Jones of Youngstown, OH; Four grandchildren; Roy Jones III, Sydney Jones, Kennedy Williams, and Ari-Anna ( Gabriela) Teran; a sister Jacqueline (Leon) Fergerson of Rochester Hills, MI.; two brothers; David (Vicki) Russell of Detroit, MI., and Anthony (Valerie) of Warren, MI.; three Sister-in-laws; Marilyn Callaway of Philadelphia, PA., Carolyn (Major) King of Columbus, GA. and Diane Fareed of Youngstown, OH; Mother-in-law, Annie Harris of Hubbard, OH. and Aunt Shirley Sydney of Austintown, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; Father-in-law Hoover Harris and Brother-in-law James Callaway. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00am Wednesday July 12, 2023 at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home with services at 11:00 am. Services of Love and Dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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