Russell Brown
January 14, 1947 - July 18, 2017
Russell Brown was born on January 14, 1947 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Frances Mae Brown Harris and Bill Harris. He was the second child that was born out of this union. Russell departed from his loved ones on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 4:45 a.m. while residing at a local nursing home facility. Russell attended a local elementary and high school here in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked at Tension Envelope Corporation from 1965- 1993 as a machinist where he would later retire. Russell also ventured into entrepreneurship for a while owning a laundry mat facility. A few of his favorite pastimes were watching sports events and discussing stats. He also loved a good meal. Russell was a kind man and always carried the biggest smile on his face. Russell married several times in his lifetime, but departed this life single and eligible. To know Russell, was to love him and he was loved by many. Russell was preceded in death by his loving parents, father Bill Harris and mother Frances Mae Harris, his sister Patricia Ann Williams and a twin sister that passed away at birth. Russell leaves to cherish his memories: five brothers and five sisters-in -law ~ William Harris (Elaine), Edgar Harris (Beverly), Maurice Harris (Mary), Darryl Harris (Angela) and Gerald Harris (Toni); one aunt ~ Laura Wilkerson; one uncle ~ William Harris aka “Lil Baby”; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbors and friends.
Russell Brown was born on January 14, 1947 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Frances Mae Brown Harris and Bill Harris. He was the second child that was born out of this union. Russell departed from his loved ones on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 4:45... View Obituary & Service Information
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Russell Brown was born on January 14, 1947 in Saint Louis, Missouri
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