James Russell Obituary

Age - 83

September 12, 2023

Carrollton, GA

Mr. James "Jim" Franklin Russell, age 83, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Almon Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church Carrollton. Interment will be in Carroll Memory Gardens. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www. almonfuneralhome. comAlmon Funeral home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.

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