William Russell

Rev. William Russell, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Memorial Health U.M.C. He was a native of Savannah, Georgia and attended the public schools of Chatham County. Rev. Russell was the Pastor of St. James Baptist Church, West Savannah congregation. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Nellie Russell; son, James Lockett of New York; nieces, Dorothy Russell, Margaret Robinson, Lucille Miller (Johnny), and Mary Ferguson; nephews, Johnnie Wilson (Joann B.), Freddie Lee Sibert, John Sibert, Elder Charles Sibert (Katie), Nathaniel Sibert, Cleveland Sibert, Leroy Russell, and Frank Russell; brother-in-law, Bobby Joe Howard; sisters-in-law, Arlena Bryant and Shirley Ann Goodman; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Reverend William Russell will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Litway Baptist Church, Shell Road, Rev. Leonard Small officiating. Interment: Hillcrest Abbey, West. Visitation: Monday, October 12, 2009 at St. James Baptist Church, 1511 Augusta Ave. from 2-7pm. Reposing at Litway Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 9:00 am until hour of service.