Jason Atha Wayne Russell was born in Sheffield, AL on January 1, 1975 to his father, the late Atha Wayne Russell, and his mother, Mrs. Jenny Russell, who currently resides in Cypress Inn, TN. Mr. Russell was a multi-talented artist who displayed his passion for his art through writing poetry, short stories, also musically (playing the guitar and trumpet), and worked alongside some of Hollywood’s brightest in the movie industry. He worked on several movies in his career and wrote short stories and novels, and loved spending time with his family and many friends. He was certainly a joy to all who knew him and will be greatly missed by all. Jason quietly and peacefully departed this world on September 8, 2023, at his home in the Cypress Inn community in Wayne County, TN.
In addition to his mother, Jenny Strickland Russell of Cypress Inn, TN, he is survived by his children, Isabella Russell of New Orleans, LA and Sophia Russell of Sorrento, LA; sisters, Tonya Holly and husband Kelvin, Gina Lemmond, both of Florence, AL; Tammy Russell and husband Richard of Lincolnton, NC; brother, Tony Russell of Counce, TN; as well as many beloved nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, and many friends
In addition to his father, Atha Wayne Russell, he is preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Strickland and Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Russell.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Cypress Moon Studios, 1000 Alabama Avenue, Sheffield, Alabama 35660.
