James Thomas "J.T." Russell, age 73, of 1137 Timberline Rd., Asheboro died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.
Mr. Russell was a native of Randolph County and was an active member of the Church of Christ. He was owner and president of Hunsucker Printing Co. and was an avid bowler and golfer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virgie Maynard Russell.
He is survived by his wife: Barbara Way Glover Russell, two sons: Joe Russell of Franklinville, NC, Terry Russell of Asheboro, NC: four brothers: Herbert Russell of Asheboro, NC, Hartsell Russell of Roxboro, NC, Hoyt Russell of Ulah, NC, Garland Russell of Asheboro, NC;four sisters: Betty Gilchrist of Ulah, NC, Barbara Brower of Asheboro, NC, Mary York of Ulah, NC, Laura Jarrell of High Point, NC and step daughter, Sarah Glover of Cary, NC; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 6 - 8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro with Dane Waggner officiating.Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to the NC Zoological Society, 4403 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205 or the Asheboro Lions Club, P.O. Box 57, Asheboro, NC 27204 or the Randolph Public Library, 201 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.