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William R. “Billy” Russell, III, age 30, of Somerset, passed from this life on Saturday, August 27, 2016.
Billy was born on December 9, 1985, in England, the son of William R., Jr. and Deborah Sue McDowell Russell. He worked as a production fabricator for Play Mart, Incorporated, of Somerset. He had formerly worked as a Journeyman for Central Kentucky Sprinkler Incorporated, out of Nicholasville. Billy was a shooting enthusiast; and he loved to go turkey hunting. He enjoyed music, skateboarding, BMX bike riding, and “riding the trails”.
He is survived by his parents; his sister, Jamie (and Thomas) Stevens, of Tateville; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; his niece, Ashley Stevens; his nephew, Brandon Stevens; and his special friend, Samantha “Sam” Suttles, of Somerset.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2016, after 6:00 p.m., in Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Cremeans officiating. Burial will be in Southern Oaks Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you so much Billy. May you rest in peace.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.We were blessed to have gotten to meet Billy, he seemed like a wonderful young man.Even though he is gone from this earth you will always have the wonderful memories you have made together.Hold on to those memories in the rough days to come. We love you guys and are always here for you. Love and prayers, Skip and Debbie.
You were the most amazing character I have ever known. Our talks were deep and meaningful, as well as fun and lighthearted. You always told me I needed to be tougher and stand up for myself more, as I am a real softy. You would make my miserable work day better with an out-of-the-blue funny text. I would always check to make sure you made it home okay every time you left here, out of habit. Your love for “the woods”, adventure, and risk-taking was exciting, but always worried me. You were tough as they come, and fearless. You lived life to the fullest. You always wanted to be busy, and you had a hard time sittin’ still. You would help anyone who needed it. You struggled with expressing your deep emotions, but I understood them, because I understood you. I love you. You know this, as I told you many times. I fully expect to see you again, my beautiful B, and we will have so many things to catch up on. I will hold you forever in my heart, until we meet again. I thank God that he brought you into my life and that we shared such a special relationship. I am a better person for having known and loved you. Rest in peace, B. I will always love you…
And yea, I know you loved me, too. 😉 Thank you for the love, respect, and kindness you always showed me.
I am so sorry to read of Billy’s passing. I extend my condolences to the entire family and pray that you will be comforted by Jehovah’s words in Isaiah 25:8 where he promises that death will be swallowed up forever.
Debbie and Rich….Sorry to only learn of his passing today..9/26/16
You folks are very welcome to visit the area where he spent much of his young life….
We are very saddened to hear of your sudden loss of your loved one Rich. We knew Billy for a short time, he was a lovable and outgoing young man.It was a pleasure to talk to him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time.
May God give you strength and comfort in your time of grief.