Kenneth Jack Russell

Kenneth Jack Russell, 83, of East Fallowfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the VA Hospice in Coatesville, PA.  Jack was born in Marion, VA on May 6, 1933 to the late Kessler J. and Mamie L. Russell.  He was the husband of the late Shizuyo Miyauchi Russell with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Jack was employed at Lukens Steel Company as a crane operator retiring after 42 years.  He proudly served his Country during the Korean War in the US Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving are two daughters; Jane, wife of Emil Meyer, East Fallowfield and Jean, wife of Lee Jones, Gap; 3 grandchildren: Kristen (Jonah) Hall, Jennie Prange and Masami Jones, 3 great grandchildren: Paris Johnston, Noah Hall and Shiloh Hall and one sister Betty Barben of Coatesville. He was preceded in death by one sister Joan Book.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11am from the Sandy Hill Community Church, 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA  followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.  Visitation at the church from 9 to 11am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jack's memory to the Department of Veterans Affairs, designated to the Hospice and Palliative Care Program with Jack's name in the memo.  Mailing address:   Coatesville VA Medical Center Voluntary Services, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320.

Arrangements entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA.

Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com