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Submitted: 7/29/10 • Approved: 5/6/13 • Last Updated: 5/9/13 • R350734-G0-S3
Zachary 23 Nov 1964 - 25 Oct 2001
*Obituary
Zachary Wayne Clark Russell, 16, of Crossett died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at his home. Born Nov. 23, 1984, to his parents, Bryan Russell and Cindy Robinson in Bastrop, LA, Zach had completed the ninth grade at St. John's Military Academy as a 1st Sergeant Major. While there, he was awarded three Parade Ribbons, a Personal Appearance Ribbon, LET Service Ribbon, Proficiency Ribbon, JROTC Commendation Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Varsity Athletic Ribbon (football), Blue Leadership Tabs, NCO Leadership Tabs, Gold Medal Star, the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States Medal, the J.D. Berkley Scholarship and two Service Stripes.
Survivors include his mother, Cindy Robinson of Crossett; his father, Bryan Russell of Florida; two sisters, Ryann Lauren Russell of Crossett and Shelby Russell of Florida; his grandparents, Frankie Jean Deal Welchel and Terry Welchel of Crossett, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Robinson of Crossett, Billy and Sue Russell of Texas; his great-grandparents, Calvin Frank and Dorothy Carter Deal of Crossett; one uncle and two aunts, Downey C. and Barbie Robinson of Crossett, and Cheryl Russell Barrett of Texas; two cousins, Brooklyn Robinson of Crossett and Robert Barrett of Texas.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Thomas officiating. Pallbearers were Russ Deal, Jason Robison, Jason Rhodes, Stephen Miller, Scott McMillan, Stetson Moon and Dennis Moon. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Kelley, George Lewis, Mathew Griffith, Jamie Carpenter, Luke Carter, Jim Lawless, Rusty Atchison, Ricky Jones, Shane Reeves, Daniel Peters, and Josh and Justin Lochala.
Burial followed services at Deal Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett. Memorials may be made to Deal Cemetery, 901 Pine Street, Crossett, Ark. 71635.
Contributed on 7/29/10
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Record #: 350734