Jim “BJ” was born on July 25, 1948, in Corbin, Kentucky, the son of the late James Dewey and Lonelle Quick. He is survived by his wife, Regina Stokes Russell, of London, three children, Brenda Kicsak (James) of Florida, Jimmy Russell (Shannon) of Knoxville, and Jennifer Russell of Corbin, five step-children, Donnovon, Celeste, Chandra, Cassie and Dustin, the brother of Barry Russell and Jenna Lisa Miller, both of Louisville, four grandchildren, Everly Russell and Emily, Sarah and Alex Kicsak, and many loved step-grandchildren, plus a host of other friends and relatives to mourn his passing.
He was a retired machinist for the railroad and a member of 17th Street Christian Church.
Billy James Russell departed this life at his home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, being 72 years, 4 months and 15 days of age.
Funeral services for Billy James Russell will be conducted at 1 PM Monday in the 17th Street Christian Church in Corbin with Harry Ormsby officiating. Burial will follow in the Trosper-Worley Cemetery in Woodbine.
The family of Billy James Russell will receive friends at the 17th Street Christian Church in Corbin from 12 Noon Monday until the service time of 1 PM.
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