William James Russell's Obituary
William J. “Billy” Russell, 36, of Decatur, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2021 with his loved ones by his side.
Billy was born in Decatur, IL on February 20, 1985, the son of Patty Russell. He married Trisha Hunter on September 2, 2016.
Billy was truly a great-hearted man. He loved listening to music from country to rap to opera. He had the love of traveling state to state. He had a new hobby of fishing that was everything to him. He had a passion for dogs, leaving 3 behind that he truly loved dearly: Rhonda, Gordo, and Bodeen. Billy was co-founder of Cool Kids Kennel.
Billy will be loved and missed by so many people and is survived by his wife Trisha Russell; his mother Patty Russell; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also survived by a special cousin who was more of a brother: Preston Russell; one very special niece: Lacey Hunter; lastly two very long childhood friends: Timmy Hall and Daniel Banning.
Billy was preceded in death by grandma Mary E. Russell; grandpa Leland Russell and father William M. Stinnett.
Services for Billy will be held on June 20, 2021 at the VFW from 9am – 11am. Celebration of life to follow, by invitation only.
The family of William J. “Billy” Russell has entrusted Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services with his arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.moranandgoebel.com
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