Robert Reynolds Russell

Robert "Bob" Reynolds Russell

Born on December 22, 1932, in Stanley County, the son of Grover Russell and Leola Huneycutt.

He served as a Petty Officer in the US Navy on the USS Kearsarge during the Korean War. Upon leaving the Navy, he continued his career with the NC State Highway Patrol serving in Robeson and Chatham Counties. After leaving the NCSHP, he went to work at the Siler City Post Office as a rural letter carrier until his retirement in 1996. He later returned to work in the mail services department at Moses Cone Hospital for another 17 years until his second retirement. 

Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Loretta Russell, his parents, brother, Mac Russell of Daytona, FL, and his sister, Betty Burleson of Albemarle, NC.

He is survived by his two daughters, Bonita Russell, and Pam Hayes, both of Siler City; three grandchildren, Jennifer Hayes and Christopher Hayes of Siler City, and Courtney Davis (Ron) of Archdale; great grandchildren, Alexis and Joshua Hayes, and  Isaiah and Jonah Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N. Second Ave., Siler City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Mark Richardson, Pastor Ron Davis and Isaiah Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Park with Military Rites.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Siler City PHC, RFTW, 17475 US Hwy 64 W., Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Russell family.

Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com