Christopher Russell

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.