BEECH GROVE
Edmond Lee “Spike” Russell passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening January 12, 2023. Spike was born October 27, 1946, in Beech Grove, Indiana. He grew up on the near east side of Indianapolis graduating from Arsenal Tech High School in 1965. Spike enlisted in the US Navy in 1965 and served for four years completing three tours in the Mekong delta region of South Vietnam. Spike worked 32 years at Citizens Gas and was a member of the Citizens Gas Quarter Century Club. He lived 46 years in Beech Grove and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3660 and a Disabled American Vet. He was awarded the CYO Msgr. Albert Busald Award in 1979 and the St John Bosco Award in 1984. Spike coached softball at Roncalli High School for 8 years, 1983 to 1991. In 1989, he led the Rebels to their first appearance in the IHSAA Softball State Finals.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Juanita Russell, his sisters; Barbara Silvey, Katie East, Janie Crocker and Judy Robey and his brothers; Larry, Chuck and Mike Russell. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Nancy (Kidwell) Russell, his son Charles “Pic” (Erica) Russell, daughters Nancy “Sissy” (Mike) Curd and Kathy “Mookie” (Toby) Ramsay. Grandchildren; Madeleine, Luke, Colin, Carly, Nate, Cara, Joe, Nancy Mary, Haley, Payton (Stephen) Brown, Myah (Israel) Calhoun and Sophia. Great-Granddaughters Emma, Addison and Phoebe. Brother-in-laws; Mike Sr. (Paula), Bill (Denise), Rich (Gail), Jerry (Debbie) and Tom (Madonna) Kidwell. Sister-in-laws; Patricia Russell, Julie (John) Featheringill, Pam (Mark) Stultz, Joanie (Mike) English and Anna (Rex) Campbell and many beloved nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Little &Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107 with a Rosary Service at 7:30 PM and Friday, January 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N 17th Ave, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Holy Name Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Name Catholic School and the Roncalli High School Softball Program.
