Marcus Lafayette Russell, age 75, passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025. Marcus was born February 1, 1949 in Strong, AR to the late Alvie and Lucille Russell.

Marcus served as a United States Vietnam Veteran. He loved hunting and fishing. Moreover, he was a loving father and brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his mate Nora Jean Russell; and siblings Buddy, Maxi, A.C. Jr, Woodrow, Birdie, Ion, Mattie Lee, Leddi, and Alma.

Those left to cherish his memory include: one daughter Amy Sullivan and her husband Kevin Oliver of Stephens, AR; one son Aaron Russell of Shreveport, LA; two grandchildren Jared Taylor, and Brien Sullivan, Jr and wife Hannah; two brothers Jesse Doyle "Sonny" Russell and his wife Dot; and Steve Russell and his wife Sue; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services in his honor will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Perry's Funeral Chapel in El Dorado, AR. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Lucy Honeycutt for her dedication and care of Marcus through his final journey.