John Poston Russell
November 10, 1943 ~ August 30, 2021
John Poston Russell, 77, Plainfield, passed away August 30, 2021. Mr. Russell was born November 10, 1943, in Morgan County, to the late Earl E. and Josephine (McFarland) Russell.
John graduated from Martinsville High School in 1963 and attended Indiana Central Business College. An honest, dependable, and intelligent man, John enjoyed a successful career in banking that spanned 40 years. Early on, he was employed with American Fletcher National Bank before working 39 years with First National Bank in Martinsville, retiring as a Vice President. John was a member of the Elks Club & Kiwanis Club and enjoyed fishing and raising Tennessee Walking Horses. His favorite pastime involved spending time with his four granddaughters. John will be fondly remembered for his kindness, fun sense of humor, and love for his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janice.
Survivors include his wife, Judy, to whom he was united in marriage February 22, 1964; daughter, Erin (Brian) Swift; brothers, Barry (Eleanor) Russell and David Russell; granddaughters, Jolie, Olivia, Georgia, and Sydney Manning.
According to John’s wishes, cremation will take place and private family services will be observed. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, https://ipffoundation.org. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy, so sorry for your loss. Diana (Hamm) died August 13 from breakthrough Covid. The sting of death is painful. I can still blow bubbles. You were our fearless teacher, Sincerely: Kay Hamm Cragen
Judy and Erin, I am so very sorry to hear about losing John. My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. I think of you all when I am home on Boring place. Love you both. Beth Lepp (emge)
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Judy and Erin, We are so sorry for your loss, which we know is a great one. Hope all your good memories will be comfort. Know that your former neighbors remember John fondly! Joe & Mary Krutulis
Judy, Erin and Barry. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with your family! I worked with John for several years at First National Bank.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Russell family.
Judy, Erin and family. I was saddened to learn John passed away! I always enjoyed our conversations both at the bank and coffee or lunch. Missed seeing him after retirement. We shared a large chunk of our lives. Please extend my sympathies to his brothers; especially Barry for we were classmates! Take care and know others are thinking of you at this sad occasion. Ralph Foley
John was a GREAT banker. He treated everybody fair.
John and i became friends as young teenagers and stayed in touch over the years as our careers were similar as bankers and then in business and our love for horses. Morgan county and the world is a better place because John was part of it. A kind and gentle person he will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to his family. Sam Lasiter
John loved his family more than anything else. His granddaughters were very precious to him and cherished every moment he had with them He is not gone for he will live forever in your hearts.
My condolences, Judy. I will never forget the fishing trips John made with/for me. My prayers are with the both of you. Christopher
My sincere condolences to Judy and their family. I got better acquainted with John when working with him on Martinsville Downtown Merchants Assn. He was a nice, supporting gentleman.