William Cletus Russell

Williamsport, MD - William Cletus "Bill" Russell, Jr., 70, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Ravenwood Nursing Home under Hospice Care.

He was born on January 16, 1946 in Hagerstown, MD to the late William Cletus and Betty Marie Harbaugh Russell.

Bill was a 1964 graduate of Williamsport High School Williamsport, MD and a 1966 graduate of Hagerstown Junior College with an Associate's Degree.

He was employed as a Supervisor with General Motors Parts Division Martinsburg, WV for many years until his retirement.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves.

He was a member of Downsville Christian Church Downsville, MD.

Bill was an Eagle Scout.

He was a lifetime member of Potomac Post #202 American Legion Williamsport, MD where he served as Past Commander.

He was a member of Last's Man Club, Williamsport Country Club and Beaver Creek Country Club.

Bill enjoyed playing golf with his friends at Beaver Creek Country Club and also at Blackmoor Golf Course in Murrell's Inlet South Carolina.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years Cindy McIntire Russell; son Donnie G. Russell and his wife Jackie of Boonsboro, MD; son Shawn D. Russell of Shepherdstown, WV; grandchildren Kara Whyte and her husband Jermane, Brandon Russell and Cameron Renaud; son in law David Renaud of Shepherdstown, WV; sister in law Barbie Russell of Williamsport, MD; niece Tara Russell.

He was predeceased by a daughter Heather Lynn Renaud and a brother Jimmy Russell.

The family will receive friends at the Osborne Funeral Home 425 S. Conococheague St. Williamsport, MD on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The funeral home will be open after 1:00 pm on Wednesday for the convenience of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Osborne Funeral Home 425 S. Conococheague St. Williamsport, MD on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 11:00 am with Pastor Stephen E. Wagoner officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Williamsport, MD.

The family would like to thank all the friends and caregivers that helped during Bill's battle with cancer.

The family request the omission of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Washington County 747 Northern Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742

Online condolences may be made to the family at:

www.osbornefuneralhome.net