Christopher Russell departed this life December 15, 2023. He was born June 20, 1964, to Hazel and Julius Russell, Sr. As a lifetime resident of Columbus, Ohio he was a fan of all things Ohio. Including the Ohio State Fair-Old School R&B Concerts and The Ohio State Buckeyes.
Christopher was a Whetstone High School (Columbus City Schools) graduate and serviced the community as a hospitality, retail, and foodservice professional. As a pastime he enjoyed watching sporting events, especially the Steelers, and eating a hearty portion of barbeque.
Christopher is preceded in death by parents, Hazel Hinkle-Russell, Julius (Fannie) Russell; Guardian and aunt, Bertha Hinkle. Sisters, Sheila Smith and Fannie Womick; and many dear loved ones.
He leaves to cherish his memory sisters, Sherrie (Gregory) Alfred, Judy (Michael Brown) Holmes, Sheila Simmons, Valeria (Tony) Terry; Brothers, Julius Russell, Steven Holmes, Leo (Monica) Buggs, Charles
Buggs, Lugene (Pam) Simmons; Supportive friends Letitia and John Haag; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.
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My dearest Bro. Christopher aka “Chris” I can’t began to tell you how much you will be missed. You came into my life when you were just 5 or 6 yrs old, same as our youngest sis Sheila, Aka “Lil Sheila” we are family! Chris you were one of the good guys and you loved all of your nieces, nephews, family. You had a beautiful bond with aunt Bert and mom Fannie, I don’t think they could have made it through this, even though they were strong women, so it was best they went on ahead of you to welcome you home. Brother, goodnight I will see you in the morning. You will be missed by your sis. Valeria, bro n law Tony, niece Asia, nephew Lil Tony.