Mr. Maynard Lee Russell Siler City, North Carolina Obituary

Mr. Maynard Lee Russell

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Obituary&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">&ldquo;I have fought the good fight,&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">I have finished the course,&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">I have kept the faith.&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>MAYNARD LEE RUSSELL </strong>was born on November 8, 1947 and passed away at the age of 74 on July 4, 2022. He joins in death his mother, Catherine Mitchell of Mebane, North Carolina and his father, Crawlie Graves of Hillsboro, North Carolina.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">He leaves behind to cherish loving memories: two children, Mary Alston and Maynard Allison of Siler City, North Carolina; ten grandchildren, Candice Alston, Simone Alston, Angela Alston, Maynard Allison III, Quintina Allison, Bridget Allison, Derrick Headen, Damani Allison, Xzavier Allison, Deigo Siler; a host of great-grandchildren; a brother, John Mitchell of Mebane, North Carolina; friends, Willie, Emanuel, Marie, Vicky, Faye, Theresa, Marvin Jr., James, Lisa and Cookie; and a community filled with those who loved and adored him.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">His light will continue to shine through as in the words of Big Maynard, &ldquo;They don&rsquo;t got the last say, &ldquo;God do.&rdquo;</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A Professional Service of Love and Dignity Being Provided By: Knotts and Son-Siler City</p> <p><strong>Everyone that Enters the&nbsp;Funeral Home&nbsp;and or Attending the Services -&nbsp;MUST WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING Thank you.</strong></p>
November 8, 1947 - July 4, 202211/08/194707/04/2022
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Miranda Neal-Meaders
July 9, 2022
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Maynard a few years ago through a family member. He was such a gentle giant with a generous heart. Our prayers are with his family and his friends. Its no doubt that his presence will be missed by many.
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Raymond & Patricia Johnson
July 8, 2022
To the family and friends of Maynard Russell it has been a honor to have known him. Maynard, always had a word of encouragement when you talked with him. Thanks for providing a place called home for my brother at Russell House. He will be missed but not forgotten. He alw... Continue Reading
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Danny W. Powers
July 7, 2022
Maynard was so kind and had a big heart. He was a good friend and will be missed. To the family so sorry for your loss. Maynard had such an easy way about him, he made things so simple. God Bless you my friend I will see you again.
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Karla
July 9, 2022
Maynard was a good man.He use to help my grandma with me and my sister when our father would not help us