Barry N. “Bear” Russell 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully at his residence July 1, 2016.
He is the son of the late Claude & Ersie May (Pemberton) Russell.
Bear is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn (McGuyer) Russell; two sons, Steve (Leesa) Russell of Poole, KY, and David (Cheri) Russell of Providence, KY; one daughter, Barrie (Harold) Wilkerson, also of Providence, KY; and a brother Gary (Ann) Russell of Henderson, KY.
He had eight grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Bear Russell was best known as the owner and operator of Russell’s Service Station for 40+ years. A businessman to the core, he had a one of a kind ability to make a deal. Bear was a fixture in the Providence community and will be remembered by all for his benevolent spirit and contagious smile. By those closest to him, he will be remembered for his love for God and his family, as well as his sharp wit and ability to tell a good story.
He was a member of Providence General Baptist Church for many years.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 5, 2016 from 4PM to 8PM at Jones Kirby Funeral Home and 11AM to service time at 1PM on Wednesday July 6, 2016 with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice.
