Dale James Russell

Dale James Russell, 88, of Mesa, Ariz., died Monday, April 16, 2007. He was born March 19, 1919 in Piggott. He graduated from Roswell High School.

Russell served in the U.S Army, Bushmasters from 1943-1946. He received the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Bronze Medals among others. After the service he worked in Postal Services and as a Valley Realtor.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 yrs, Edna. He was a loving father to his son, Jan and daughters, Shirley Zane (Donald), Linda Wrightsman (Clayton) and Barbara Alden (Bob). He had 4 grandchildren: Todd Wrightsman (Elena), Kristen Lindsell (Rich), Cami Lopez (Albert), and Cortney Clarke (Chris).

He adored his grandchildren as he did his 9 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave., in Phoenix, Ariz.