Terry M Russell, SR

Funeral services for Terry M. Russell, Sr, age 55 of Columbia will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday August 21, 2024 from the sanctuary of Bosco Baptist Church with Bro. Buster Duplissey officiating. Interment will follow in the Bosco Cemetery under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia. Family and friends may begin to call on Wednesday at the church from 11:00 AM until time of service.

Terry Matthew Russell Sr was born on October 14, 1968 at Monroe, LA to the union of his parents Clarence Anderson Russell and Jackie Devonn Stephens Russell. He passed from this life on August 17, 2024 at the Oschsner Medical Center in Monroe following an extended illness. 

Mr. Russell was a member of the Bosco Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George & Rosie Russell and Fred and Maude Stephens; his parents, Pete and Jackie Russell; his brother, Sonny Russell , nephew, Tristen and by his uncles , Polley, Fred JR, Leon and Huey  and his sweet aunt Bobby and numerous cousins..

He has left behind his wife of thirty- five years, Jennifer Russell, son, T. J "Butterbean" Russell; Daughter, Ariel "Bream" Russell, his sisters and brothers, Sharon and Jason, Duke and Stacy, Kimble and Angie; cousin, James; fourteen nieces and Nephews, eight great nieces and nephews and numerous " Bonus Sons" and Daughters. Matt had many friends  but was always grateful to the ones that never left his side. He loved his family and friends and wasn't afraid to say it.

Matt was a leader. He had a sense of humor and sarcasm that some could not understand but those that did loved him. Matt loved hunting, fishing, drag racing, mud riding, boxing and just being with family and friends.There is so much that could be said about Matt Russell. Several had said that a legend is gone. That is an understatement. I will end by saying this, Matt you were our protector, our adviser, our best friend. Matt together our love stood so much. Thirty five years ago we became Matt and Jennifer. We are still Matt and Jennifer. I love you.

Our family would like to give our most heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kevin Carlisle, Randie Adcox, Wound Care Specialty and most of the staff at Oschner's LSU , Monroe.

Serving as pallbearers will be James Lee, Jason Duncan, Lee Mulder, Gary Armstrong, Frank Davis, Henry Graddick and Possum Duke. Honorary pallbearers include Duke Mulder, Anthony Stephens and Joe Willis.