Roger H. Russell age 78 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Friday November 15, 2013 at Harding Pointe in Marion.
He was born June 11, 1935 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ernest and Esther Russell.
Roger was a member of the Kirkpatrick United Methodist Church. He also was retired, working for Swan Rubber Co., and then for Tecumseh Products Co. until they closed.
Roger leaves behind three sisters and a brother; Ruth Spurgeon of Scottsboro, Ala., Sarah Walls of Columbus, Ohio, Virginia Theil of Napoleon, Ohio, and David (Joyce) Russell of Whitesboro, N.Y. Also surviving are some nieces and cousins, and a special first cousin, Clyde Sappington.
There will be a Graveside Service and burial for Roger on Wednesday November 20, 2013 at 2:30 P.M. at the Grand Prairie Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Rev. George Copus. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Acclaim Hospice through the funeral home. On line condolences to the family can be made at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.