Earlies Russell, age 68, passed away on June 1, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1957, the son of Haston Russell and Maggie Irene Wise Russell.

Earlies was a kind-hearted man whose life was centered around family. Though he never held a traditional job, he was always willing to lend a helping hand to his father, brothers, sisters, and anyone else who needed him. He found joy in simple pleasures and treasured the time he spent with those he loved.

One of Earlies's favorite pastimes was accompanying his father to the livestock market. He enjoyed sitting among the buyers, listening to the conversations, watching the livestock sales, and simply being part of the activity. Those moments brought him great happiness and created memories that remained dear to him throughout his life.

Earlies never met a stranger. His gentle spirit, warm smile, and genuine love for people made him special to all who knew him. He loved his family deeply and was loved in return. His presence brought comfort, laughter, and joy to countless lives, and his memory will be cherished for years to come.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Haston Russell and Irene Wise Russell, and by his sister, Martha Jo Bedsole Jackson.

He is survived by his sisters, Gert Geohagan; Odon Russell (Marsha); Jean Braswell (Derry); Marie Holland (David); Wyman Russell (Janie); and Charles Russell (Linda). He is also survived by an abundance of extended loved ones, including numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews, as well as many other relatives and friends who will cherish his memory.

Funeral services for Earlies Russell will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home, with James Pickron and John Lovelady officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Paxton Cemetery.