William Lingle "Billy" Russell
June 17, 1948 ~ September 2, 2021
Born in:
Atlanta, Georgia
Resided in:
Loganville, Georgia
William Lingle “Billy” Russell, 73, was born on June 17th, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia.
He retired from Rockdale Co. Sheriff’s Department, was employed with Wages and Sons Funeral Home and Ed’s Pawn Shop. He was a member of Truth Chapel Church in Loganville, Georgia.
His death is preceded by his parents Fred and Mildred Russell. He is survived by his wife Patricia Russell of 36 years, son Lance Russell, daughters Shelly Reynolds (Bill McCalla) and Dana Brooks (Joe Brooks), sister Sonja Russell Gray (Bubba Gray), grandchildren Brittany, Josh, Lindsey, Bradley, James, and seven great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service to Honor the Life of Billy will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 8th at Wages and Sons Stone Mountain Chapel with Pastor Cortt Chavis officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour on Wednesday. Refreshments will be available between 12-1 PM. The procession and Entombment will follow to the Westview Abbey in Atlanta at 1 PM.
The funeral service will be livestreamed from Wages and Sons’ website. Your online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to Truth Chapel Church 3425 Loganville Highway, Loganville, GA 30052 in memory of Billy Russell.
Wages and Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA
(770) 469-9811
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Services
Visitation: September 8, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-469-9811
Celebration of Life: September 8, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-469-9811
Cemetery: September 8, 2021 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Westview Cemetery
1680 Ralph David Abernathy SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
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In this time of grief HE will give you comfort and a love to sustain your soul. I’ll miss billy he always had a funny side to him . He came by Pearl last time we talked and enjoyed his presence. Blessed to have know him and his friends. Dr purvis
Always loved hearing your stories. Loved hearing you talk about your rooster. Such a awesome man. My condolences