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Obituary For Larry Gene Russell
VIEWING: Sunday, August 10, 2025/ Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM and 1 hour prior to the service
SERVICE: Monday, August 11, 2025/ Time: 12:00 PM/ Bloom Hill Baptist Church, 1786 Busy Bee Road, South Hill, VA 23970/ Rev. Sharon Baskerville, Pastor and Rev. James Rogers, Presiding
Cremation to follow
Larry Gene Russell passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on August 4, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1949, in Union Level, VA, to the late Vernon and Phyllis Russell and the eldest child of three siblings.
He graduated from East End High School in South Hill, VA in 1967 before pursuing undergraduate studies at Norfolk State College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1971. After college, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, NC and served with the 82nd Airborne Division.
During his military career, he was initiated into the Fayetteville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Being a โNupeโ and actively engaging with his fraternity brothers was one of his biggest passions. He was a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi, and received a 50 Year Member Award in 2023. Following an honorable discharge from the Army in 1976, he moved to Texas and graduated from East Texas State University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration in 1984.
While in Texas, Larry worked as a quality assurance electrical engineer at Texas Instruments and spent his weekends as a player and umpire on the amateur Pirates softball team in Plano, TX. As a member of the team, he won several games and regional championships. He was also an avid skier, taking on the black slopes of Colorado and Utah. But his greatest joy was music. He owned an extensive music collection, including vintage records, and put these to excellent use during his time as a DJ, sharing his love of music with clients, friends and family.
After a 20-year career, he retired from Texas Instruments, but couldnโt stay away from the intellectual rigor of engineering for long, so he returned to work at Raytheon Technologies, from which he retired in 2014. Following retirement, he moved to Henderson, NC to be closer to family. This was a wonderful development for him, and he relished the opportunity to attend family functions in person and, most importantly, spend more time with his beloved sisters.
He was a member of Bloom Hill Baptist Church, where he was baptized at an early age. During his membership, he became very involved in church activities and continued to do so after graduating from Norfolk State. This involvement continued after his retirement and relocation to North Carolina.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Rachel Russell, Dallas, TX; sisters, Sandra Faye Crosson, Macon, NC and Norma Jiggetts, Richmond, VA; uncle, Dwight (Shannon) Hansard, Wilmington, NC; aunts, Mildred Hutcheson, Richmond, VA; Patricia Williams, Bracey, VA and Barbara Hansard, South Hill, VA; nephews, Jason (Antoinette) Jiggetts, Charlotte, NC and Troy (Monique) Jiggetts, Selma, NC; niece, Callie Crosson, Hampton, VA; great-nephews NyRiian Jiggetts, Groton, CT; Devin Valentine, South Chesterfield, VA and Joshua Jiggetts, South Chesterfield, VA; great-nieces, Jael Jiggetts, Selma, NC; Jace Jiggetts, Charlotte, NC and Raigan Crosson-Palmer, Hampton, VA; his Texas and Louisiana family; Kathryn Elmore Russell, Dallas, TX; Catherine S. Elmore, Shreveport, LA; Angela Elmore, Lewisville, TX, and Lisa Elmore, Shreveport, LA.
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Add A CondolenceTo Larry's family, especially Faye. May God continue to bless you and your entire family during this difficult time and in the years to come. East End High School Class of 1968 Freda Whittle Bishop
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Faye, just know that I am thinking of you and your family. Through your faith and God's love you will be fine. I remember Larry vividly. Always a smile and always "๐. Always the consummate gentle" as he moved through the halls. I know he is sorely missed. Take care and God blessโค๏ธ๐๐ฟโค๏ธ๐๐ฟ๐จ๐ฝโ๐
Our deepest sympathy ๐ to the family. hwallicia@gmail.com
I extends my condolences to the family of Larry, saddened to hear that he passed, may he rest peacefully with the Lord!
Thinking of you with sympathy and hoping you find comfort in your special memories.
My deepest condolences to the Russell family . Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days. Doris Wilson Hemphill EEHS '67
Our condolences and prayers to the family. May GOD peace and strength guide you through this difficult time and the days ahead.
Please accept my deepest condolences but know that God loves you. I pray God will comfort and strengthen the family. Classmate of '67 EEHS DOROTHY HOLMES
I know any words can't take away the hurt and sorrow Larry's family is feeling, but I want you to know how much I and my family care. May Larry RIP!
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Prayers and love to the families.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mr Larry Russell
George Standley Jr of StandleyvilleTX214 356-0458gstandley67@gmail.com(Raytheon coworker)
To the Russell Family and luv ones, prayers and blessings, East End High School classmate of 1967. ๐ We will miss you
My sincere condolences and prayers unto the family of our 1967 classmate and friend. May Our Father comfort and keep every heart in peace, thru Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Classmate and friend, Elizabeth Wartman Caple
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
