Birth date: Apr 15, 1914 Death date: May 17, 2010
James T. Red Russell was born in Sweetwater, Texas on April 15, 1914 and died in Longview, Texas on at the age of 96.Visitation will be at .. and a celebration of his life will be held . After moving to Omaha, Texas when he was 5 Read Obituary
Our Prayers are with all the Family of Mr. Russell. He will be Missed and Remembered. He will be Remembered of having a Paddle with nails on it to make all the Kids behaved. and of the Good Times Mr Russell Coached at Sabine, and as Elementary Principle. He will not be foregotten. He will be Remembered always.##imported-begin##Krissy Paris##imported-end##
Mr. Russell was my Elementary Principal. I remember one Day I would not come to School, Because i could not wear Pants to School cause it was a rule that Girls could not wear Pants TO sCHOOL, SO i STAYED HOME THAT dAY Mr RUSSELL told my Mother if i would come back to School that I could wear Pants to school so I could play baseball,and Football with the Boys. Im the one that got a Policy passed so that Girls could wear Pants to school. that is one Memory I have of Mr. Russell. Another Memory was it Got out that Mr. Russell had a Paddle wit nails in the Paddle so I was Scared of Mr Russell until I got older and got to know Mr Russell. He will be Missed a Lot. Krissy Paris Class of 1972.##imported-begin##Krissy Paris##imported-end##
Coach, was my Elementary Principal. He gave me my first job teaching Driver's Education for Region VII, He was also my interim Superintendent at Sabine, I have known Coach for almost 50 years, and I can tell you he was a great man and friend through thick and thin.##imported-begin##Linda Willoughby Massey##imported-end##
He touched many lives and will always be remembered as a great Coach and educator.
Our deepest condolence to his family.##imported-begin##Jerry & Lydia Vernon##imported-end##
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Steve, Donna and Nick##imported-begin##Steve, Donna and Nick VanMeter##imported-end##
Mr. Russell was a sweet man and I consider it a privelege to have known him for the short that I did. I send my condolences to the family. He is in His presence now.##imported-begin##Julie Gentry##imported-end##
The best years of my teaching career were spent with Red. He was an inspiration to all and a wonderful administrator. He made each day a pleasure.
My love to all of you, Donna, Rick and Glenda.
Betty Whitaker##imported-begin##Betty Whitaker Wellman##imported-end##
To Donna and Jack,
After reading your father's obituary, it was evident that God has called your father to reward him for spending his life serving others.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers and we pray God's blessings surrounds you'll in peace during this time.
Howard and Anji Johnson##imported-begin##Howard Johnson##imported-end##
What wonderful memories we all have of Coach yes, it's still enough just to call him Coach; people know whom we mean. May God give you strength in your time of loss and may your own great memories of him bring a smile to your faces mixed with the tears and the sadness I know you feel.
Ron Bamberg##imported-begin##Ron Bamberg##imported-end##
Mr. Russell made a lasting impression on all who came in contact with him. So many good memories have made a lasting impact on the character of his friends and family. His Peace to you.##imported-begin##Dickey & Dorothy Poteet##imported-end##
