Charles Bernard Russell, Jr. (affectionately known as C.B.), 72, of Front Royal died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Winchester Medical Center.
C.B. was born April 24, 1950 in Front Royal, VA, son of the late Charles Bernard Russell and Mary Imogene Matthews.
He attended Blue Ridge Community College and James Madison University. Afterwards, he was drafted by the military, where he served as a medic. He worked at the Shenandoah Valley Press for over 30 years.
An avid reader and lover of all thing’s music, C.B. was a natural photographer with a passion for gardening. He discovered his love for fishing on visits to his Grandmother Murphy’s with his Uncle Paul, a love he shared with his friends and family.
C.B. is survived by his wife, Mary N. Russell; son, Charles L. Russell and his wife Lashonda of Broadway, VA; favorite daughter, Colleen V. Russell of Washington, DC; son, Wyatt M. Russell of Front Royal, VA; grandchildren, Ethan Russell and Camden Russell; sister, Elizabeth W. Mackey of Lake Mary, FL and her husband Rick; sister, Mary Leigh McDaniel of Marshall and her husband Kit; and brother, Joe Russell of Richmond and his husband Richard Cowling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Rice Russell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Sad day to here of CB passing
You will live forever,each year when they celebrate the Woodstock concert,when they play the video,anywhere in the world……..when they celebrate 100 years from now!!!!You and Jimmy will always be shown in the first three minutes and I will always get a kick out of seeing you there. The world will miss you but each year you will be remembered when they see you there. Bye old buddy, Bob & Ada CraigBob Craig
I am so happy that I became a part of the Russell clan when I fell in love with Joe. CB always made me smile and he had one of the best laughs in the world – those moments of laughter will live with me forever. He added a spark of mischievousness to every beach trip – I never knew what to expect. I know CB is having fun sitting on the beach with a beer in one hand and a fishing rod in the other!! And I bet his mom is hanging out with him, too.
I am thinking of all of you, Mary, Colleen (by the way I was his favorite brother-in-law), CL, and Wyatt. Looking forward to hugging all of you soon.
With much love and appreciation,
Richard
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Joe and family. So sorry for your loss. With much love from the Cowling and Calvert families.
CB, what can i say. One of my best friends in life forever. We had so many great times—the memories, so many bluegrass festivals, Jimmy, Paul Keim, Ralph Stanley, working the stock sales—so many good times. You’re one of a kind, and you’ll always be in my heart
I worked w/C.B. back in the 80’s and early 90’s at the press and was just thinking about looking him up.He was such a joy to work with and I always thought alot of him.To sum it up he was one cool guy.So sorry for his wife and family.
C.B. was not only a great guy but also an indelible feature of my life in the freewheeling
times between WCHS and the military. I regret only that I didn’t keep up with him and the gang
in later years. Take care, buddy.
I loved him for more then 50 years. What else can I say.