Dr. Melvin Douglas Russell, Sr

Jeffcoat Funeral Home

255 Friendship Road

Tallassee, AL 36078

Tel (334) 283-6801

Dr. Melvin Douglas Russell Sr., a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born May 6, 1940, in London, Kentucky, to Joe Arnold and Mabel Caudill Russell.

Dr. Russell is survived by his wife, Dee C. Russell; son, Doug Russell (Kristi); daughter, Deana Russell; son, Chris Dukes (Michelle); brother, Joe Russell (Bette); grandchildren, Russell and Rutland Phillips, Ivri Claire Castilla (Tony), Chesney Russell, Jacob Thornton (Mallory), Adam Thornton, Chaney Thornton (Troy), Jaden Smith and Juliette Dukes and seven great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Arnold and Mabel Russell.

Dr. Russell practiced medicine in Tallassee, Alabama for fifty-seven years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and obtained a law degree at the age of 60. He earned his private pilot’s license and loved to fly.

The family will receive friends Monday, December 23, 2024, from 10:00AM until service time at 11:00AM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Brandon Fomby and Mr. Bobby Hornsby officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Harbor at Lake Martin, 434 Children’s Harbor Drive, Eclectic, Alabama 36024 or Lake Martin Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 240006, Eclectic, Alabama 36024.