Thomas M. Russell , 75, of Mason, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.

He was born October 24, 1946, a son of the late Elmer Russell and Eula (Bailey) Francis.

Tom was a 1965 graduate of Wahama High School and a United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era.  He retired from AEP Southern Ohio Coal Company and was previously employed at the Good Year Plant, and Bobs Market. Tom held membership at the V.F.W. Post #9926, Mason, WV, and was a proud member of the UMWA.

Tom was a family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also a man of great faith in the Lord. When able, he would attend revivals at various churches, attend Singing in the Pines, and faithfully devoted time in the day to study Gods word.

He enjoyed fishing, playing the card game, Rook, working Jigsaw puzzles, and taking walks with his dog, Buffy. Tom loved all sports, but his all-time favorites were the WVU Mountaineers and Cincinnati Reds.

Left to cherish his wonderful memory is his loving wife of 55 years, Roxann Russell; sons, Thomas Scott Russell and his wife, Carla, Gregory Sherwood Russell and his wife, Micki; grandchildren, Cody, Brady, Gavin, Brandon, Garrett, Ashtyn, Camden, and Cara; great grandchildren, Linkoln, Kyra, Amiyah, MaKenna, Mila who is on the way; his pet, Buffy, and several other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the Graham Baptist Church Cemetery, New Haven, WV, with Pastor Brian Dunham officiating. A procession will leave Foglesong Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to the cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the V.F.W. Post #9926, Mason, WV, American Legion Post #140, New Haven, WV, and American Legion Post #0039, Pomeroy, OH.

In honoring Tom, the family encourages all in attendance to wear something WVU.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.