Robert Henry Russell

Robert Henry Russell, age 62, of Gatesville passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Larry McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the funeral home. Robert was born on July 8, 1953 in San Augustine, Texas to Frances Oliver Russell and Pauline Cox Russell. He worked in maintenance as the Utility Director at Morgan’s Point for T.D.C.J. for over 24 years. He was a member of Gatesville Masonic Lodge #197 A.F. & A.M, Waco Karem Shrine, and the RGA of Texas. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Kay and Karen. Robert is survived by his wife, Marcelle Parrish; son, Roland Russell; daughters, Denise Bernius, Dora Ramos, and Rhonda Cordes; brothers, James Russell and David Russell; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children Burn Center, 815 Market St. Galveston, TX 77550-2725.