James Clifton Russell, Jr.

James Clifton Russell, Jr.

Thomasville

James Clifton Russell, Jr., of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Holden Heights.

Born August 17, 1943, in Lexington, he was a son of the late James Clifton Russell, Sr. and the late Margaret Shuler Russell. Mr. Russell was a retired lumber grader for Basset Furniture.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Meinen Russell of the home; sons, David Scott Payne (Jill), and Craig Payne (Kevin); step-sons, Matthew Kravontka (Devon), and Mark Kravontka (Chantel); grandchildren, John Payne, Jeffrey Payne, and Skyler Payne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his sister, Ruth Musgrave.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2019, in the gathering room of Wright Funerals-Cremations.

Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.