He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Ann Pruitt, grandparents, Emery and Marie Russell and Jewell Rowe; and his step-father, Thomas Williams. Mike was an avid fisherman, loved his church, witnessing to God's people, singing and praising the Lord.
Survivors include his wife, Jeana Kent Russell of North Little Rock; one son, Michael Shane Russell and wife Kelsey of Sheridan; one daughter, Ashley Nicole Oakes and husband Matt of Florida; his mother, Clarice Caldwell and husband Harold of Monticello; his father, James Russell and wife Sherry; two step-children, Hannah Larson and Jason Larson, both of North Little Rock; one brother, Nathaniel Adam Murphy of Monticello; five sisters, Veronica Sue Russell Murphy and husband Gary of Monticello; Regina Lynn Russell Jennings and husband Kenneth Lynn of Bigelow, Rachelle Mann and husband Greg of Monticello, Lena Rawls and husband Shannon of Lake Village and Jamie Ladd of Lake Village; one grandchild, Autumn LeiAnn Russell, numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolences(9)
Jeri Taylor
Monticello, AR Monday, July 7, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you.Earnestine Colburn
Monticiello, AR Friday, July 4, 2014 I worked with Mike for several years at Burlington and at H & L Poultry in Warren. He was a good friend and I will sadly miss him. My prayers and thoughts go out to you his familyAnita Skinner
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 3, 2014 Rachelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, and your entire family at this difficult time. The last year has been a very tough journey for all of you. Perhaps now your hearts can begin to heal.Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 2, 2014 My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 2, 2014 So sorry to hear about Mike. My prayers are with Clarice and Susie and all the family.Shirley M. (Rial) Martin Naron
Hamburg, AR Tuesday, July 1, 2014 I am sorry for all y'alls loss!! Everyone is in my prayers!!!Melissa
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 1, 2014 You are all in my prayers. I'm sure he is sitting by the waterfall looking at all Gods beautiful things. Love, melissaKay Worbigton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 1, 2014 I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. You have my sympathy and prayers. May you find comfort in the fact that Mike was a Christian and has no more suffering and paincathy wilson
pine bluff, AR Tuesday, July 1, 2014 We are so praying for all of you. Mike was an awesome guy with a big heart. Have known him since he was in his 20s and I know your hearts are breaking because you have lost a wonderful person. Just remember, he's just going to the place we all want to go and he will see you there one day.