Celebrating the life of
Jerry E. Russell
January 05, 1943 - February 28, 2013
Jerry E. Russell
Jerry E. Russell, 70, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Danville, Illinois, son of the late William E. and Marie Mayer Russell. He graduated from Danville High School. He then attended the University of Illinois where he graduated with a B.S. in electrical engineering. While at the university, he worked part time with a NASA research group, firing tests rockets into the ionosphere. After graduation, he moved back to Danville where he joined Hurletron Inc. as an electrical engineer. In 1973 he moved to Bloomingdale, Illinois to start a manufacturer's rep company, National Graphic Sales, Inc. He owned and operated NGS for 25 years. The company sold auxiliary equipment that went on web offset printing presses. In 1990 Jerry and Cindy became part owners of the Silver Eagle Casino Riverboat on the Mississippi in Galena, Illinois. In 1994 they retired to the Landings where he continued to invest in several business ventures in Savannah. Jerry was an avid golfer and fisherman.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Cindy A. Russell of Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Chip Barbour of Newnan, Ga; son and daughter-in-law, Darin and Trini Russell of Chicago, Ill; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Jim Urquhart of Palm Coast, Fl; grandchildren, Marcy Rose Barbour and Kenna Barbour both of Newnan, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Russell.
A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at The Landings Plantation Club, 1 Cottonwood Drive.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416 or the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Mr. Russell, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fl. 32256.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Cindy, Jamie and Darrin, I just found out about Jerry and I am sorry about your loss, I always looked up to him and his words of advice have helped me get to where I am today. Please give my condolences to you and your family.
- David DeFreece, BATAVIA, IL
My heartfelt condolences. Maureen F. Eason
- Maureen Eason, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy Cindy for you and your family! We were both so sad to have heard the news. The memories of ERI will always hold close to our hearts. They were some of our greatest memories. Love always! Jim and Wendy
- Jim and Wendy Price, Findlay, OH
Dear Cindy Heartfelt condolences to you & the entire Russell family. Jerry was a great boss, a good man with a generous spirit & a great sense of humor who leaves us with many, many great memories. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
- Joanne Illingworth, Windsor, CO
Jerry was a great man and taught me a lot about the power of a good attitude. I will always remember him fondly. My prayers are with Cindy and his family.
- Robyn & Michele Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Jerry, you were a great boss and friend, we will miss you. Our hearts go out to Cindy and the kids.
- George Herrick, Merritt Island, FL
Dear Cindy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss his great sense of humor and spirit. May he rest in peace. Love, Skip and Glenda
- Glenda and Skip Eloge, Savannah, GA
Dear Cindy and Family, Jerry......a great man with a great sense of humor. I am proud to have known Jerry and will always remember the great times. ......George Newkirk
- George Newkirk, Montgomery, TX
My condolences for Jerry's passing.
- Darryl Bergmann, Pulaski, WI
Cindy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Shawn Foley, Milwaukee, WI
Jerry was a great businessman, sharp as a tack and still liked by everyone he did business with and most anyone he ever had contact with. He was serious when it was needed and he was fun when he felt it was needed. He has been sorely missed in his retirement; he will be even more missed in his final retirement. Go and greet your friends who have gone before and make room for your friends that follow. Love you Big Guy, B&D
- Barry & Donna Lewis, Fayetteville, GA
Dear Cindy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We may not have had the pleasure of seeing you and Jerry very often, but some of our best years were the ones we spent together at Eagle Ridge. You and Jerry will always be a part of our lives and we will treasure the memories forever.
- Melissa & Jim Blackmore, Bristol, VA
Dear Cindy and Family, Thinking of all of you with my Sympathy, Love, and Prayers. Jerry will be missed by all of his Friends. Love, Grace Hofacre
- Grace Hofacre, Savannah`, GA
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, John and Louise Basso
- John and Louise Basso, Savannah, GA
We will miss Jerry!
- LINDA & JOE DOBBS, SAVANNAH, GA
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MR RUSSELL'S PASSING. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. THE STAFF OF CLEARWATER POOLS
- CLEARWATER POOLS & PATIOS, SAVANNAH, GA
Cindy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- MaryAnn Edwards, Scottsdale, AZ
Cindy, Jamie and Darrin, I just found out about Jerry and I am sorry about your loss, I always looked up to him and his words of advice have helped me get to where I am today. Please give my condolences to you and your family.
- David DeFreece, BATAVIA, IL
My heartfelt condolences. Maureen F. Eason
- Maureen Eason, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy Cindy for you and your family! We were both so sad to have heard the news. The memories of ERI will always hold close to our hearts. They were some of our greatest memories. Love always! Jim and Wendy
- Jim and Wendy Price, Findlay, OH
Dear Cindy Heartfelt condolences to you & the entire Russell family. Jerry was a great boss, a good man with a generous spirit & a great sense of humor who leaves us with many, many great memories. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
- Joanne Illingworth, Windsor, CO
Jerry was a great man and taught me a lot about the power of a good attitude. I will always remember him fondly. My prayers are with Cindy and his family.
- Robyn & Michele Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Jerry, you were a great boss and friend, we will miss you. Our hearts go out to Cindy and the kids.
- George Herrick, Merritt Island, FL
Dear Cindy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss his great sense of humor and spirit. May he rest in peace. Love, Skip and Glenda
- Glenda and Skip Eloge, Savannah, GA
Dear Cindy and Family, Jerry......a great man with a great sense of humor. I am proud to have known Jerry and will always remember the great times. ......George Newkirk
- George Newkirk, Montgomery, TX
My condolences for Jerry's passing.
- Darryl Bergmann, Pulaski, WI
Cindy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Shawn Foley, Milwaukee, WI
Jerry was a great businessman, sharp as a tack and still liked by everyone he did business with and most anyone he ever had contact with. He was serious when it was needed and he was fun when he felt it was needed. He has been sorely missed in his retirement; he will be even more missed in his final retirement. Go and greet your friends who have gone before and make room for your friends that follow. Love you Big Guy, B&D
- Barry & Donna Lewis, Fayetteville, GA
Dear Cindy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We may not have had the pleasure of seeing you and Jerry very often, but some of our best years were the ones we spent together at Eagle Ridge. You and Jerry will always be a part of our lives and we will treasure the memories forever.
- Melissa & Jim Blackmore, Bristol, VA
Dear Cindy and Family, Thinking of all of you with my Sympathy, Love, and Prayers. Jerry will be missed by all of his Friends. Love, Grace Hofacre
- Grace Hofacre, Savannah`, GA
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, John and Louise Basso
- John and Louise Basso, Savannah, GA
We will miss Jerry!
- LINDA & JOE DOBBS, SAVANNAH, GA
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MR RUSSELL'S PASSING. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. THE STAFF OF CLEARWATER POOLS
- CLEARWATER POOLS & PATIOS, SAVANNAH, GA
Cindy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- MaryAnn Edwards, Scottsdale, AZ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
