Hubert W. Russell

Hubert W. Russell, 87, of New Castle died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born November 9, 1924 in Clay County, Indiana, a son of the late Edward and Maude (Morris) Russell.

Hubert retired from Chrysler Corporation as an electrician in the skilled trades division following 30 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #175 in Greensboro. He was a veteran U.S. Army, receiving a purple heart and bronze star.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a daughter: Teresa (husband, Charles) Orr of Anderson, a son: Mike (wife: Julie) Russell of Fortville; grandchildren: Bill (wife, Denise) Orr of Germany, Russell Orr of Anderson, Leesa Russell of Indianapolis, Michelle Russell of New Castle, Jake and Grace Russell, both of Fortville; sister: Edith Blake of Linton; brother: Gene Russell of Jasonville; special friend: Eileen Charlton of New Castle; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Stella Marcelle McFarland; a son: Jeff Russell; a daughter: Mary Daffron; grandson: Aaron Orr, two sisters: Creola Morris and Olive Love; and six brothers: Willis, Earl, Frank, Jim, Oscar and Carl Russell.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Robert Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery in New Castle. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Masonic rites conducted at 5:30 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the local American Legion and VFW and contingent from the U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, 6100 West 96th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, In 46278. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com