Donald E. Russell, 62, of Washington Court House passed 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his residence.

He was born February 2, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, to Donald E. Russell I and Judy A. Evans Russell.

Surviving are his mother, Judy Campbell, of Washington Court House; longtime companion, Karen Hart, of Washington Court House; children, Dawn (Shane) McNichols, of Lancaster, Donald E. Russell III, Douglas (Franchesca) Russell, of New Lexington, Austin R. (Amanda) Russell, of Washington Court House, Mitchell J. Russell, of Columbus, Susie J. Russell, of Columbus, Michelle (Ricky) Taylor, of Washington Court House and Buckie (Amanda) Caulley, of Washington Court House; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Edward Lee Russell, of Washington Court House and Samuel O. (Kelly) Russell, of Washington Court House; sisters, Tina D. (Ronald) Jaramillo, of Washington Court House and Patty A. (Gary) Smith, of Conway, AR; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father, Donald E. Russell I and his step father, Ralph E. Campbell.

Donald worked as a Chef in Columbus, Ohio.

Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME 121 W. Second Street Chillicothe, Ohio.  A graveside service will follow at approximately 1:45 p.m. in Londonderry Cemetery in Londonderry, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Ware Funeral Home to help with his funeral expenses.

You may sign his online register at warefh.com