August 3, 1983 – July 26, 2024

Russ, of Grand Saline passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2024. He was born in Dallas on August 3, 1983.

He grew up in the Edgewood/Wills Point area and graduated from Wills Point High School in 2001. He went on to attend The University of North Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny. He is survived by his two children, Benton and Eleanor; his mother, Christi Earley; sister, Courtney Earley; fiancée, Nonnie Barnes; grandmother, Pricilla Holliday; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Russ was a source of light and joy to his family, and he will be sorely missed.

Family will receive friends and loved ones at First Methodist Church in Canton on August 24, 2024, from 3-6 p.m.