Jerry Lemuel Russell, 84, of Gainesville, Texas was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jerry was born on June 4, 1940 in Cooke County to Robert Lemuel and Thelma Jane (Walker) Russell. He graduated from high school in Callisburg and married Yevonne Murray on July 20, 1960 in Madill, Oklahoma and together they raised four children. He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist church. Jerry was a big outdoorsman, and that led to his lifelong dream of being a carpenter, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a wonderful family man and loved his wife, kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren tremendously.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Yevonne Russell of Gainesville; children, Tony Russell and wife, Angie of Gainesville; Rex Russell of Whitesboro; and Dana Russell of Collinsville; grandchildren, Amanda DeJernett, Emily Harvey, Samatha Allison and husband, Michael, Colby Russell, Zach Russell and partner, Brian, and Danielle Bryant, great-grandchildren, Bowe Allison, Dottie Allison, Maesyn DeJernett, Wade DeJernett, Creed Alison, Moxxi Allison, Nate Harvey, and Bella Harvey, sister, Patsy Mauldin of Gainesville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Thelma Russell, son, Jerry Dean Russell, brother, Jimmy Russell and brother, Johnny Russell.
Funeral services honoring Jerry will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Ricky Patterson. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the funeral home.
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Rex , Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you always.
Jerry was a great guy to be around. He had an outgoing personality. He will be missed by friends and family and all who knew him.
We are sorry for your loss, you all will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Pam & Tom Cox
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Jerry. I know you will miss him. May God give you peace and comfort.
Jerry was an amazing man. He was always laughing. He had the strong quiet strength so often seen in the Russell men.
Everyone loved and admired Uncle Jerry and Aunt Yvonne! They were the perfect American family everyone wanted to be a part of. They raised 4 wonderful children and have the most beautiful kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Uncle Jerry was very devoted to his family and Aunt Yvonne loved him unconditionally. He made her very happy. He was a great husband and father. We all have so many great memories of him and I have never seen him in a bad mood. He was always content no matter the situation. I love you Uncle Jerry and always miss your smiling face. You are the perfect example of what every man should strive to be. I am sure there is a very special place for you in heaven!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Really admired Jerry and knew him
for many years .
Jerry & Linda Thurman
So sorry hear of Jerry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are will all during this difficult time.
We’re so sorry to hear about Jerry. We pray for all the family at this time of great loss.