Gene W. Russell
Gene W. Russell, 88, of Schertz, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1936, to Alice Sutherland and Claude Allen Russell, in Port Arthur. Gene served in the United States Navy from 1956-1959.
He was employed at GSU/Entergy for 36 years with most of his career in the Safety Department and retired in 1996. After retirement he worked as Training Coordinator for Associated Builders and Contractors in Nederland, Texas, for 14 years.
Gene enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, golf, yard work (especially mowing grass) and fixing things. He also enjoyed his times at the Lake House at Toledo Bend Lake. Gene was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Russell of Schertz; sons, Kevin Russell of LaPorte, Texas; Greg Russell and his wife, Abby, of Pearland, Texas; and Jeff Winney and his wife, Sonia, of Schertz, Texas; grandchildren, Brent Russell, Braeden Russell, Nadia Winney, James Winney; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Claude Allen Russell, Jr., Jerry Russell, and Norman Russell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6055 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 77087.
A gathering of Mr. Russell’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- February 26, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- February 26, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- February 26, 2025
Kathy – I had not heard of Gene’s passing until today.
We worked together in Safety when we were still one group. I thought a lot of him. He will be missed.
Kathy I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing ok. I think of yall and the good times every time I pass your house on Dowlen.
Take care
Cheryl
Kathy, I’m so sorry to hear such sad news regarding Gene. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy, I’m so sorry to hear such sad news regarding Gene. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy, so sad to hear the news of Gene’s passing. I always enjoyed working with Gene over many years at GSU. He always handled safety issues in a professional and positive manner. He was great guy to talk with outside of work. I also remember the days he would help cook at the annual shrimp and oyster celebration at Neches station. Fond memories!
Judy and I send our prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear about Gene’s death. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for family at this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in His love. Richard and Liz Blake
World was much better off with Gene in it. Just a very Good Guy!!
So sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful and accomplished man. Our prayers with be with you all and may he rest in heavenly peace.