Aaron B. Russell, Sr. of Chesapeake, Virginia, departed this life on December 5, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1946 to the late Gertrude S. and Clarence B. Russell, Sr. and was a former member of New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church. Aaron graduated from Union Kempsville High School, class of 1965. He also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1969 and returned to Virginia Beach where he remained most of his life. Aaron worked for over 40 years in the furniture sales business, Aaron recommitted himself to God and church and became a member of Union Baptist Missionary Church in Suffolk, VA. He found other outlets for his energy; indoor cycling and gardening. Aaron was a fixture of Bally’s and then One Life Fitness where he cycled 4-5 times a week and was an avid gardener.
Aaron was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Gertrude, Edward, Clarence, Audrey and Harvey. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 28 years, Carol B. Russell; son, Aaron B. Russell, Jr. (Leslie) and Christopher O. Russell (Becilia). He is also survived by two brothers, Rev. Dr. William E. Russell, and Lloyd Russell and two sisters-in-law, Sharon Russell and Gladys Russell. Aaron also was a loving grandfather to Christina Jasmine Russell and Kelsey Ann Russell. In addition, he leaves to cherish his memory, his nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces, grandnephews, and many of friends who have known him since childhood or maybe just met him later in life.
