Roy Wayne Russell, age 68, passed away Oct. 8, 2007, in Hondo. He was born Mar. 3, 1939, in Ft. Worth to Lillie and O. W. "Jack" Russell. Roy was beloved as a husband, father, papa, brother, son and friend, a man of great strength and love for his family and friends. He was a Scoutmaster, golfer and rancher. Roy worked in the oil industry for 32 years, retiring to Hondo in 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Russell; and his in-laws, Dorothy and P. M. Houston. He is survived his wife, Cecilia Dudley Russell; children, Rick Russell and wife Susan and Lisa Russell Kunz and husband Robert; brother, Don Russell and wife Shelly; sister, Charlye Marie Cowan and husband Sonny; and "Papa" to Maradith, Aidan, Michael and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at Mt. Olivet Funeral Home in Ft. Worth at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007.