Passing of Russell E. Newell, Jr.

Update on 6/11/17 - A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 15 to celebrate and give thanks to God for Russell's life. The service will begin at 11 a.m. at Roxboro Presbyterian Church and will be officiated by Rev. Evan Walker.

The Service will be followed by refreshments and time for Fellowship in the church’s Fellowship Hall.  Russell’s family requests that any memorial donations be given to the Roxboro Presbyterian Church, or to the church’s Linda Leigh Slaughter Scholarship Fund.  The mailing address for both is: Roxboro Presbyterian Church,  PO Box 419, Roxboro, NC  27573.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Russell E. Newell, Jr. He passed away on June 5 at Pruitt Health Care Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sea Level, NC. Russell was 84 years old.
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We give thanks to God for Russell's life, and rejoice that he was welcomed in peace by our Lord. We will provide updated information about a memorial service as soon as plans become available.