Arlie E. Russell, Jr's Obituary
Arlie E. Russell Jr, born 09/15/1933 in Bokoshe, OK to Arlie E. Russell and Rita Burcham Russell. He passed away on 03/28/2019. He is survived by his wife Gerrie, and two daughters, Karen Leisy (John), Cindy Russell. Grandson Ryan (Catherine) Leisy and great grand baby due in August, Granddaughter Katie (Aaron) De Silva and great Granddaughter due in April. His sister Jeri Woford and Two nephews Kirk (Michele) and Lance Woford. A special friend Tony Mumma. Arlie graduated from Tulsa Central Class of 1951. He retired from Western Electric/AT&T. Memorial Service on 4/3/2019 at Floral Haven Funeral Home at 12:30 PM. Arlie was an avid golfer and spent 35 years at the former Indian Springs Country Club. He was also very active in the reunions of his Tulsa Central High School. He was a nanny (part time) to his two grandchildren and enjoyed every minute with them. Arlie was an OU Football Fanatic. When asked why he sent his girls to OSU, he said they didn’t play football. He was an awesome Husband, Dad, Pop and friend. We will miss him.A Celebration of Life will be held 12:30, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel.
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