“Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself: there, where I am, there ye may be also.”

McKever Rashaad Russell, affectionately known as “Whammy,” was born to Mary E. Russell and the late Gene Anderson on May 9, 1984, in Allendale County, South Carolina.

McKever received his education in the public schools of Allendale County. He was a 2002 graduate of the Youth Academy.

On October 13, 2017, “Whammy” joined in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Charmeine Rice.

McKever was employed with the Town of Fairfax for a few years. He later decided to achieve his CDL with CR England of Milwaukee, WI. After completion, he became employed with Schneider Trucking Company.

Whammy was known for his love for driving trucks, cooking on the grill, traveling with his wife, and being the life of any cookout. Whammy was humble, kind-hearted, and he was able to build a friendship with anyone he encountered. He loved life, and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends daily.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by: Grandparents: Richmond Russell, Jr., and Mary Roberts Russell; Aunt: Shirley Russell; Uncle: Sam Russell; Cousin: Kirk Russell; Loving Nephew: Jordan Russell; Adopted Sister: Sarah Oliver.

Our loved one has been taken, but God has gained another angel. On Saturday, July 19, 2025, McKever transitioned from labor to reward at the Allendale County Hospital.

Whammy’s passing has left a deep void in the hearts of his family. He leaves to cherish loving memories, loving wife: Charmeine Rice Russell; loving mother: Mary E. Russell, “Big Mama;” (1) Brother: Kareem (Christia) Russell; (1) Aunt: Polly Russell; (1) Uncle: Carl (Catherine) Russell; Adopted Brothers: Dessie (Molinda) Rollins, Jr; Jeronald (Dorothy) Rollins; Adopted Sisters: Vermelle (John) Walker and Darlene Rollins Sanders; Loving and Devoted Cousins: Kelvin Lofton, Sr. and Karen Russell. Whammy loved and cherished all his nieces and nephews (even giving some of them special nicknames). Kelvin D’Ronte Lofton, Kelvin Lofton, Jr., Jazlyn Bailey “Mema” Kareena Russell “My Baby”, Aaliyah Russell, Azariah Russell, Kemora Russell, Kristen Russell, Aaliyah Lofton, Kavien Deloach, Dereon Jones “Pich Pich.” A host of loving cousins and sympathizing friends.

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

Please be in prayer for the family as they mourn the loss of their beloved McKever and prepare to celebrate his life.

You may email condolences to: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com