Hardy Alvin “Bud” Russell

September 3, 1953 - December 9, 2017
Hardy Alvin “Bud” Russell

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Hardy Alvin “Bud” Russell, 64, of Saluda passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was the son of the late Rosa Burns and J.B. Russell. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Shelley Marie Russell and a brother Boyce Russell.

Bud retired from GE after 30 years of service. In 2009 he got the title he was most proud of “Papa”. He loved his old cars and his goat farm. He will be truly missed by all that knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Shelba Bell Russell, three daughters, Cassie Russell, Cady Early (Kevin) and Chemily Russell (Matthew Hoots) all of Saluda; three sisters, Myrtle Mayfield (John) of Durham, Bonnie Stanley (Phil) of Saluda, Jenny Hefner (Eddy) of Zirconia; Aunt, Effie Russell of Saluda; five grandchildren, whom he loved more than life and cared for daily, Taylor, Brycen, Harley, Miles and Alliyah; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Mountain Page Baptist Church with Reverends James Parker and Jimmy Owens. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Shuler Funeral Home.


Service

Tuesday, December 12, 2017
1:00 PM

Mountain Page Baptist Church - Directions
Mountain Page Rd.
Saluda, NC 28773

Burial

Tuesday, December 12, 2017
2:00 PM

Mountain Page Baptist Church Cemetery - Directions
Moutain Page Rd
Saluda, NC 28773

Visitation

Monday, December 11, 2017
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Shuler Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
125 Orr's Camp Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • December 11, 2017
    Lori Garcia-McCammon says:
    We are so sorry for your lost and will keep you close in prayer this holiday season. We love you,Cady! The Hernandez' Cristins, Laura, Eugenia, Edrie, Adrián & Lori son Edward McCammon.

  • December 15, 2017
    louis santiago says:
    We were shocked by "Bud"'s sudden death; in time, you may be relieved that he didn't suffer. We understand that his service was well-attended and trust that you were comforted by your many friends. Christmas is a difficult time to deal with a loss, but we know Shelba is strong and expect her faith will sustain her and her daughters. Our condolences and best wishes, Louis & Judith Santiago

  • December 15, 2017
    Diana lyons lit a candle:
    Lit since December 15, 2017 at 12:25:25 AM

  • December 13, 2017
    J.Y. SMITH says:
    TO THE FAMILY OF HARDY ALVIN RUSSELL. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER UNDERSTANDS YOUR SUFFERING AND HE CARES ABOUT YOU FOR HE TOO EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF HIS SON CHRIST JESUS. 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3,4. THEIR HEARTFELT DESIRE IS TO REUNITE US WITH OUR DECEASED LOVED AGAIN BY MEANS OF A RESURRECTION TO LIFE HERE ON A BEAUTIFUL PARADISE EARTH WHERE SICKNESS, PAIN AND DEATH WILL NO LONGER BE. JOHN 5:28,29; ACTS 24:15; REVELATION 21:3-5; PSALMS 37:10,11,& 29. MAY YOU ALL CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF BUD UNTIL THAT TIME. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES. JW.org

  • December 13, 2017
    Kim Blackwell Adams says:
    I'm sorry for all of y'alls loss. You're all in my prayers