Lewis Russ

Mr. Lewis Bascom Russ, 87 of Fayetteville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. Richard Priest officiating. Burial will follow in the Windsor House of God Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:50 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro prior to the service.

Mr. Russ was a native of Bladen County, the son of Bascom Jessie and Sudie Mae Bordeaux Russ. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Guyton and two brothers, Hurley Russ and Larry Russ. He was a painter and a wallpaper hanger.

He is survived by his wife, Helma Jean Baker Russ of the home; a daughter, Sue Russ Cole and husband, Randal of Fayetteville; grandson, Russ Cole and Fayetteville; four sisters, Muriel Priest and husband, Larry, Edna Lou Russ, Mildred Priest and husband, Ricky and Alice Smith; one brother, Walter Russ and wife, Lucille; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC.