Robert 'Bob' Joseph Russ, Jr., 77 of Brunswick, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his residence.
Robert was born on August 2, 1945, in Modesto, CA, to Cleo Helen Axton Russ and Robert Joseph Russ Sr. He then moved to Maryland where he graduated high school and spent most of his adolescent life. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. After his time in service, Robert worked
at Revell Craft Boats in Arnold, MD, and then Alco-Gravure
in Glen Burnie, Md where he was a photo engraver and then shared his talents with the Baltimore Sun Newspaper. He was a Golden Isles resident for the past ten years, and of the Catholic by faith.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife and soul mate of 56 years; Melba Ann Russ of Brunswick, children; Robert Joseph Russ, III, of Pasadena, MD, Jennifer Lynn Russ of Brunswick, grandchildren; Alisha Ann Russ Lewis, Mariah Foster (Kenny), Clara Louise Russ, Robert Edison Russ, great-grandchildren; Mikey Lewis, Chloe Foster, Casey Foster, Colt Foster, sisters; Janet Lynn Russ, Lee Ann Russ of Elk Grove, CA, cousin; Richard Evans of Brunswick, Michael Lewis of Brunswick, and numerous other loved ones and friends.
Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD.
Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.