Edwin Morrow “Ed” Russell

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Edwin Morrow “Ed” Russell Veteran

Birth
Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, USA
Death
10 Aug 2021 (aged 86)
Texas, USA
Burial
Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, USA GPS-Latitude: 32.7382278, Longitude: -96.2925417
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Edwin Morrow (Ed) Russell (August 31, 1934 - August 10, 2021)

Edwin Morrow (Ed) Russell, 86, of Winnsboro, Texas, went to be with his Lord on August 10, 2021.
He leaves behind his daughter Deborah Miller and husband Bill of Portsmouth, Virginia, son Ed Russell Jr. and wife Lori of Fairhope, Alabama, son John Russell of Carrolton, Texas, and daughter Carrie Russell of Morrilton, Arkansas. Grandchildren Leanne Marshall (husband David), Molly Russell, Jake Russell, and Garnett Russell. In addition to numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A native Texan, he was born in Terrell, Texas on Friday, August 31, 1934, to the late Reverend Joe M. Russell and Josephine White Russell. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Marabeth, and his brother Joe Russell.
Ed attended TCU on an ROTC scholarship, and graduated in 1955 with a bachelor's degree in business.
Ed married his college sweetheart, Marabeth Rollins, on a hot September 3rd Friday afternoon in 1954. After college, he served in the U.S. Army from 1956 and 1958.
Ed then began his career with TEMCO, which later became LTV, Vought Systems, and eventually Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, from which he retired after 41 years of service. Ed was a Vice President for many years in Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Materials Departments in Dallas; and he was head of the Hampton, Virginia office prior to that.
Ed and Marabeth shared their lives from TCU to Virginia, back to Texas, and eventually retired in Winnsboro, TX. Along the way, they accumulated many friends and touched many lives. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Winnsboro, Masonic Lodge (Master Mason, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, and a Shriner), and the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce.
Known as Big Ed by many, he lived up to that name in many ways in life, work, and family.
After a short separation, he is now reunited with the love of his life.
Visitation will be held on Thursday August 12, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home, 816 W. Broadway, in Winnsboro, Texas.
A funeral service will follow on Friday August 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Beaty Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakland Memorial Park, 1000 W. Moore Avenue, in Terrell, Texas.
The family would request in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro, Gus Garrison Masonic Lodge 1273 of Winnsboro, Texas, or to a charitable organization of your choice.
Beaty Funeral Home
816 W. Broadway; Winnsboro, TX 75494
- based on obituary posted on the website of the Beaty Funeral Home, and on information from fellow employees.
Edwin Morrow (Ed) Russell (August 31, 1934 - August 10, 2021)

Edwin Morrow (Ed) Russell, 86, of Winnsboro, Texas, went to be with his Lord on August 10, 2021.
He leaves behind his daughter Deborah Miller and husband Bill of Portsmouth, Virginia, son Ed Russell Jr. and wife Lori of Fairhope, Alabama, son John Russell of Carrolton, Texas, and daughter Carrie Russell of Morrilton, Arkansas. Grandchildren Leanne Marshall (husband David), Molly Russell, Jake Russell, and Garnett Russell. In addition to numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A native Texan, he was born in Terrell, Texas on Friday, August 31, 1934, to the late Reverend Joe M. Russell and Josephine White Russell. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Marabeth, and his brother Joe Russell.
Ed attended TCU on an ROTC scholarship, and graduated in 1955 with a bachelor's degree in business.
Ed married his college sweetheart, Marabeth Rollins, on a hot September 3rd Friday afternoon in 1954. After college, he served in the U.S. Army from 1956 and 1958.
Ed then began his career with TEMCO, which later became LTV, Vought Systems, and eventually Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, from which he retired after 41 years of service. Ed was a Vice President for many years in Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Materials Departments in Dallas; and he was head of the Hampton, Virginia office prior to that.
Ed and Marabeth shared their lives from TCU to Virginia, back to Texas, and eventually retired in Winnsboro, TX. Along the way, they accumulated many friends and touched many lives. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Winnsboro, Masonic Lodge (Master Mason, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, and a Shriner), and the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce.
Known as Big Ed by many, he lived up to that name in many ways in life, work, and family.
After a short separation, he is now reunited with the love of his life.
Visitation will be held on Thursday August 12, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home, 816 W. Broadway, in Winnsboro, Texas.
A funeral service will follow on Friday August 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Beaty Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakland Memorial Park, 1000 W. Moore Avenue, in Terrell, Texas.
The family would request in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro, Gus Garrison Masonic Lodge 1273 of Winnsboro, Texas, or to a charitable organization of your choice.
Beaty Funeral Home
816 W. Broadway; Winnsboro, TX 75494
- based on obituary posted on the website of the Beaty Funeral Home, and on information from fellow employees.