Hello Russell. It’s aunt Zelda. I wanted to wish you a very happy birthday. I know I’m late but I still wanted to write it on your tribute. We miss you very much. I can’t believe this happened to you this way. You are so missed and we miss your funny Ways of doing things. You always made us laugh. I can’t wait to get to heaven and see you again. God bless you son. I know you’re in a better place and that you are very happy. Love and miss you so much. And Zelda.

Happy birthday Russ this is mom I love you miss you daddy and I both love and miss you I wish you were here and I’ll be seeing you in March I love you son very much

Happy Birthday Russell, I Love and miss you greatly. I will see you again so enjoy another Birthday in Heaven with God and all of his Heavenly Host and grandma / grandpa. Love You, Aunt Brenda

Thank you Dawn thank you and your family for kind and loving words to and about my brother Russ and our family. God Bless you and yours.
Mary Leach

Thinking about you again, just ran across this memorial today. We miss you man, think about you and your family often & the tragedy that surrounds your passing. God be with your family, friends and anyone who knew you. You were a good and kind person, it broke our heart when we heard the news and you've still left a lasting impact on our family. I wish you had made it to church with us that Sunday, I wish all your dreams had come true, I hope you know you had co workers and friends who cared for you beyond words. Rest easy Russ... we'll see you on the other side brother!
To his family, we are truly sorry for the loss you endured 5 years ago.. it was senseless and tragic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily, Russ was a great person & we are honored to have known him. (He and my husband worked together at WM in EC and every time he saw me he would ask about coming to church with us- the last time I saw him before he left to go to the city he told me he would come back and attend church with us the following Sunday.) I now nothing said can take the hurt and pain away.. but please know that he is thought about and missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.. Dawn & Philip Adams

Five years ago today your life was taken away. At first I was so angry at the situation and people surrounding your death. I was even angry at you and myself. I stayed that way for a long time. I cried and cried and became an angry river of tears. But I prayed and prayed to the Lord to heal my broken heart and help our family who also grieved your death. The Lord has healed me and my broken heart. I will never forget you. Russ you will always live in my mind and be heartfelt in my life. Love Always , Your Sis

Happy Birthday Russell, enjoy your' Special Day in Heaven' God, Himself designed it just for You ! Love and miss you much , aunt Brenda

HAppy bday cousin! I miss you everyday!

Good Morning brother Russell I just wanted to wish a Happy birthday to the memories of your life. My life has changed for the better. I have dedicated my life back to Christ and am seeking the Holy Spirit. Terry is a true Christian as well. We are so excited each day about our narrow path in following Jesus. Life is good in God. We think about you and hope your up in heaven loving Jesus. Love you sis and Duke

I love you cousin Russ. I miss you and was thinking of you tonight. Give everyone a kiss for us. We all wish you were still here, but we know you are at peace. Love you and always will remember the memories you left us with.

Happy 45th Birthday To You Russell, I can't help but recall all the good times we all had. Your funny ways of making us all laugh and having fun with each other. We miss you so much... and knowing one day we will be together in >>>Heaven<<< makes me happy. Enjoy your >>SPECIAL BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN<< GOD DESIGNED IT JUST FOR YOU. Love U, Aunt Brenda & Uncle Don

Happy Birthday my sweet precious baby brother Russ can't believe it has been almost 4 years since you left us. I love and miss you so much. Today your nephew Richard helped mom clean up your grave and mom put out some birthday balloons for your 45th birthday. I know you are not here but you live in my heart. Your girls have grown a lot and are quite beautiful. Mom, dad, Duke and my boys send their love and think of you up in heaven. I love you sissy

Hello cuz, I miss you all the time! I know your watching over your family, and will continue to do so. I can't listen to Elvis without tearing up, there are so many things that remind me of you. I love you, wish you were here! I'm laying a flower here for you today cause as you know I'm still living far away. I wish I could visit your grave like I want, but I know one day I'll get to see you again.

Dear son this is mom and dad we just wanted to let you know how much we love and miss you dearly. We wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday in Heaven!!!   Love you Always Momma and Dad

Happy Birthday Brother!! I hope you don't see me still crying inside each time I think of you. I know your in heaven with the Lord but I promise not a day goes by that a certain smell or song or similar saying you would have said doesn't bring me to tears. I'm glad we had a good relationship up until you left. I love you more  Love your sissy and Duke....

Russell, I know that Im early in wishing you a Happy-Birthday... but you were on my mind ! I said a prayer for you today. Enjoy Your ''SPECIAL - DAY'' in Heaven, ''GOD HIMSELF'',  designed it just for you. Love You, Aunt Brenda & Uncle Don

Happy Second Anniversary Russell,! We All Miss You So Much. I Was Just Thinking About You On The 10Th Of March and Wondering How Peaceful You Are In Heaven With God. You Are Not Forgotten By Any Of Us. We Will Always Love You. We Will see You Again Some Day. Love You, Aunt Brenda and Uncle Don

Happy birthday brother we love you.
sis and Duke

Happy Birthday Russell, I just know that you are enjoying yourself in celebrating your >>Special Day<< in HEAVEN. God, knows how to through Big Birthday Parties. Just know how much you are missed from all of us here on Earth. We Love and miss you being here...but we also know that your safe with God. We will see you soon. Love, Aunt Brenda & Uncle Don

Happy birthday, Russell. I imagine God puts out a big spread for birthday kids (you'll always be a kid to me) and I hope chocolate cake & 7-minute frosting is included when I get there. You are missed by a lot of people still down here on earth. Watch over them and help them heal.

Hi son this is momma and dad, we hope you have a beautiful birthday in heaven with Jesus. Mom and dad miss you so very much you are always a precious light in our lives. Please come and visit us like you have been doing. One day Russ we will all be together again in heaven. We love and miss you baby Love Mom and dad! xoxoxox

Happy Birthday brother I know this birthday is the best one you ever had! I will be seeing you in Heaven one day too!
Love your sissy and Duke

Happy Early Birthday Russell..This will Be Your First Birthday In Heaven. I Miss You So Much and I'm So Sorry That You Left This World At Such A Young Age. I Will Always Love and Miss You. Aunt Brenda

Russ, I am sorry I wasn't there the last few years. I wished I would of stayed n touch w/u more. U deserved so much more n life than u got. Please 4give me! Ur sudden death has changed me 4ever. It is so hard not 2 b bitter,but I choose to b better. I cannot go and undo what has happened 2 u, I wish I could. I look 4ward 2 the ressurrection, 2 spend eternity w/u and make up 4 lost time. AZ

I will always love you Russell, and I'm so glad you stayed here at our house for awhile last year. You are so ''SPECIAL' to all of us. I will Always Love You.. Aunt Brenda

John, 3:16. For God so Loved You Russell, That He Gave His Only Begotten Son,That Becaused You Believed In Him You Will Have Evevlasting Life.

Russell you always made me laugh ...for days I would laugh thinking of things you said or did. I wish I would have seen your pain or listened to your hurts..why do we not see all of our hurts or love untill it is too late? I"m sorry for not helping you when you needed us for a place to live or something to eat .. My heart is soo heavy.. you never deserved to die like this.. I loved you

Russ, I love and will always miss you! you were so special to my heart, and always will be. Love your lil cuz