Ernest Russell

Ernest 'Slim' Woodrow Russell, 77, Noblesville, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born April 14, 1932 in Rowena, KY to Clarence and Roxie (Burchett) Russell.
He retired in 1992, after 32 years on the custodial staff for the Noblesville and Carmel School systems. He was formerly the minister for Little Friendly Church in Noblesville.
He is survived by his children, Malina Lisa (Bobby) Bradfield, Rebecca (Tom) McFall, Ernest (Rosetta) Russell Jr. all of Noblesville, Mark Russell of Westfield, Rick (Cheryl) Russell of Arcadia, Tommy (Kathy) Russell, Wanda (Bill) Sells, & Betty (Rickie) Woods all of Noblesville; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers & five sisters in Russell County, KY.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Hazel M. (Brown) Russell; two great-grandchildren; and a grandson-in-law, Jonathan Cecil. He and Hazel were married in 1950, and had been married for 56 years before she passed away in 2006.
Services will be held at 12:00PM on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville, with Pastor Jon Frymire officiating. Friends may call Thursday, from 10:00AM - 12:00PM prior to the service. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St, Noblesville, IN 46060.