Paul Ellis Russell , age 95 passed away on November 16, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family.   He was born on February 24,1930 in Hayden, Alabama to Ella Hooper and John Luther Russell.   He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Russell and son, Paul Allan Russell.

He is survived by three children, Carl Russell, Bonnie Miller and Brenda Hale and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Avilla Missionary Baptist Church, 10582 West Avilla Road. Alexander Arkansas 72022.