Arthur Russell, age 94, of New Lebanon, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012.
He was born April 5, 1918 in Brethett Co., KY, to the late James and Mima Russell.
Arthur served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Russell; sons, Arthur Russell Jr., James H. H. Russell, Arnold Russell, Donnie Russell and Eugene Russell; daughters, Peggy Combs, Catherine Russell and Mildred Combs; and 9 brother and sisters.
Arthur is survived by his children, Jeff (Carol) Russell, Darryl Russell and Jo Ann Caldwell; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends including special friends, Edna Combs, Hager and Marilynn Combs.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 10-11am at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The service will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at Eversole Cemetery, in Perry Township.