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Obituary For William Russell Greathouse

Mr. William Russell "Mr. Wonderful" Greathouse was born to the late William C. Greathouse and Willow Dean Roden Greathouse on October 7, 1963 in Fort Payne, Dekalb County Al. He departed this life Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Dekalb Regional Hospital. He was Employed by Prewett Home Plate for Twenty- Five Years and was later an Employee of United Grocery Outlet for Ten Years. Russell dedicated his life to christ at an early age. He was an dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Douglas; Where he served as a Sunday School teacher and member of the trustee board. Russell loved his church family.

He was proceeded in death by his parents William C., And Willow Dean Greathouse. He leaves to cherish his memory brother Ray Allen Greathouse, Fort Payne, Al, Sister Chaunda Denise Greathouse, Fort Payne, Al. Four aunts; Lola Dot Jennings, Fort Payne, Al, Erma Greathouse, Columbus, Oh, Mae Roden, Sarasota, Fl Catherine Roden, Varnville, Sc. Uncle Eugene Cooper, Sarasota, Fl. Special friend Keturah Bright; special daughter Casandra Jones Laysley and a host of Cousins,Relatives and Friends.

Graveside services 12 Noon Saturday, September 18,2021 at Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Price Officiating. Public viewing Friday, September 17,2021 5-7 P.M. First Baptist Church, Douglas Community.

Arrangements under the direction of: West Gadsden Funeral Home 256-549-0004

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Russell was a wonderful example of Christ-like living, always a cheerful word and a smile. I am so sorry for his passing but rejoice to know he is with the Lord and I will see him again.

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With deepest condolences to the family. Russell will truly be missed. We love you all, and will be praying for everyone. Gone But Never Forgotten 🙏🏿

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Russell, was a very dear and special cousin in my heart. He always had a smile to lift you up when talking to him, but what was so much fun was eating Sunday dinner at our late aunt Virginia and Nanny's house. What time we had. Russell, I will always "LOVE" you. Becky

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Russell always had a smile when you saw him. It was an honor to have known him. Suzanne Bowen Clark

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Russell was a good friend and classmate! Any time or conversation with him left you with a smile on your face and was time well spent. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him! This community lost one of the best. Rest well my friend. Rita Johnson

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Russell Greathouse brought joy and delight to everyone who knew him. The world has lost a great man. We will truly miss Russell. Prayers, love and (((HUGS))) - Bertie and Vickey Ollis

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I am glad to have known Russell. He was a kind and precious man. Prayers, Beverly Smith

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