James “Pop” Russell

James “Pop” Russell, age 86, of Statham, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Barbara Jean Crane Russell; parents, Cecil Russell and Lorene Allen; and father-in-law, and mother-in-law, O’Dell and Nannie Parker Crane. Mr. Russell is survived by children, Jimmy Ray and Debbie Russell of Statham, GA, Sherry and Brad Aufmann of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Jennifer and Russ Cate of Noblesville, IN, Christopher and Brooke Russell of Dahlonega, GA, Ashley and Peter Sieg of Westfield, IN; great grandchildren, Emma, Nora, Ridge, Evan, Canon, Benjamin, Rowan, Henry, Ezra; brother, Terry Russell of Gadsden, AL; and niece, Sharon Esty of Gadsden, AL. Mr. Russell was born on July 21, 1938 in Arab, AL and he was a veteran of the Air Force for four years. He attended Grassy Creek High School in Alabama, and retired from Ford Motor Company after thirty years of service. He was a member of U A W Local, and of Statham First Baptist Church in Statham. Pop enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and doing crossword puzzles. He was an avid Braves fan and avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Parker officiating with the Eulogy given by Christopher Russell. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 26 from 9:30 a.m. until time for the funeral at 11:00 a.m.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.