Kris Russell NASHVILLE, Michigan Obituary

Kris Russell

Kris Russell Mr. Kris Russell, age 49, of Bellevue passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020 at his home. Kris was born in Lansing, MI on March 7, 1971, the son of the late Eugene and Katherine (Corsor) Russell. He was raised in the Olivet area and attended local schools. He was the husband of Christa (Neesmith) Russell. The couple was married May 18, 1996, in Charlotte, MI. They started their lives together in the Charlotte, area before settling in the Bellevue. Kris was an auto mechanic by trade who loved using his automotive skills to build and restore vintage muscle cars and Hot Rods. Kris knew every specification of the Chevrolet small block 350 and could rebuild that engine in his sleep! On a warm summer day Kris enjoyed fishing the local lakes and ponds with his beloved wife Christa. When his family was young they enjoyed traveling to South to Florida and Tennessee to visit family and friends. Kris found his "alone" time while blasting down the open road on a sunny summer day on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Growing up on a farm, Kris developed a work ethic and the ability to improvise and draft solutions to just about any problem. He used this unique skill set while working at Witt Sod Farm in Grand Ledge. During his time there, Kris was instrumental in developing a hybrid grass seed that could withstand being grown on a concrete slab. His ability to fix just about anything was a valuable asset as Kris quickly become the "go to" when farm equipment and trucks needed to be repaired. Kris also spent several years working at Maxi Muffler in Charlotte, before an accident shortened his career. Kris is survived by his beloved wife Christa, two daughters, Ashley Davis, Vivian (Matthew (Braden)) Russell, two brothers, Ed Miller, Tom Miller, and his grand dog Scooby Doo. Friends and family are encouraged to pay respects and sign Kris's register book during the entire after noon and early evening on Thursday June 4, 2020 from 1pm - 7pm observing the capacity requirements currently in place. Friends and family are encourage to support Kris's family at a graveside service Friday June 5, 2020 at 12 noon, at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo, MI. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net
March 7, 1971 - June 1, 202003/07/197106/01/2020
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Kris Russell Mr. Kris Russell, age 49, of Bellevue passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020 at his home. Kris was born in Lansing, MI on March 7, 1971, the son of the late Eugene and Katherine (Corsor) Russell. He was raised in the Olivet area and attended local schools. He was the husband of Christa (Neesmith) Russell. The couple was married May 18, 1996, in Charlotte, MI. They started their lives together in the Charlotte, area before settling in the Bellevue. Kris was an auto mechanic by trade who loved using his automotive skills to build and restore vintage muscle cars and Hot Rods. Kris knew every specification of the Chevrolet small block 350 and could rebuild that engine in his sleep! On a warm summer day Kris enjoyed fishing the local lakes and ponds with his beloved wife Christa. When his family was young they enjoyed traveling to South to Florida and Tennessee to visit family and friends. Kris found his "alone" time while blasting down the open road on a sunny summer day on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Growing up on a farm, Kris developed a work ethic and the ability to improvise and draft solutions to just about any problem. He used this unique skill set while working at Witt Sod Farm in Grand Ledge. During his time there, Kris was instrumental in developing a hybrid grass seed that could withstand being grown on a concrete slab. His ability to fix just about anything was a valuable asset as Kris quickly become the "go to" when farm equipment and trucks needed to be repaired. Kris also spent several years working at Maxi Muffler in Charlotte, before an accident shortened his career. Kris is survived by his beloved wife Christa, two daughters, Ashley Davis, Vivian (Matthew (Braden)) Russell, two brothers, Ed Miller, Tom Miller, and his grand dog Scooby Doo. Friends and family are encouraged to pay respects and sign Kris's register book during the entire after noon and early evening on Thursday June 4, 2020 from 1pm - 7pm observing the capacity requirements currently in place. Friends and family are encourage to support Kris's family at a graveside service Friday June 5, 2020 at 12 noon, at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo, MI. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net

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