Bennie Lee

Russell

Mr. Bennie Lee Russell was born on March 07, 1952, to the union of Ressie Mae Russell and Ben J. Russell in Pike County, Georgia. He received his formal education in Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Bennie Lee Russell was employed by Dundee Mills in Griffin, Georgia as a laborer for over 10 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed playing horseshoes, fishing, and cards with family and friends.

On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Mr. Bennie Lee Russell departed this life and rejoined his Heavenly family. Although we are mourning the loss of our loved one, we are comforted knowing we will always have an angel watching over us. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ressie Mae Russell; father, Ben J. Russell, sisters, Laverne Russell and Cora Hunter; brothers, Charlie Will Russell, Carlton Russell, and Jame Thomas Russell; and brother in-laws, Hebert Walker and Jessie Dewberry.

Mr. Bennie Lee Russell leaves his memories to be cherished in the hearts of his goddaughter/niece, Lekeshia Barkley; sisters, Lucille R. Walker, Lillie M. (Marvin White) Piercy, Barbara A. Dewberry, Essie M. (Stanley) Gregory, Darlene Russell, and Emma Jean Fyfe; brothers, James (Jacqueline) Russell, Lindsey J. Russell, and Walter Lewis Russell; and special friend, Jacquelin Allen. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.