Archie Lee Russ, 83, a resident of Brantley, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. Funeral services for Archie will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 10th, from the Chapel of Turners Funeral Home. A private graveside service will follow in Mills Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.

Archie Russ lived a long and full life, one built around family, hard work, service, and plenty of good memories. Above everything else, Archie loved his family and worked hard throughout his life to make sure they were taken care of. He proudly served his country and later spent many years working with the State Highway Department, providing for his family through honest, hard work. When he wasn't working, Archie enjoyed the simple things in life, especially hunting, fishing, and spending time with the people he loved.

Anyone who knew Archie also knew he had a playful side. He loved nothing more than sneaking up on someone or giving them a good scare, then sitting back and enjoying their reaction. Those moments, along with his stories, laughter, and unmistakable personality, became memories his family will carry with them for years to come. Archie was blessed with a great, long life, and he leaves behind much more than the years he lived. He leaves behind a family he loved and provided for, a lifetime of memories, and a legacy that will continue through the generations who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed, but the stories of Archie will keep him close to us for many years to come.

Archie was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years. Ann Odom Russ; their sons, John Russ and Jamie Russ; parents, Willie Lee and Ruby Lee Williams Russ; and all of his siblings. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Joey & Jennifer Russ; daughter, Carolyn Russ; daughter-in-law, Lynn Russ; grandchildren, Courtney Blackwell, Brittany Russ, John Michael Russ, Aaron Russ, Justin Russ, Kami Tyson, LillieAnna Russ, Zoe Russ, and Trenton Russ; great-grandchildren, Melodie Peters, Ian Peters, Xavier Counts and Ellie Counts, Remy Russ; Renly Mims, Koleson Mims, Kinsley Russ, Aiden Tyson, and Landon Whitman; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Joey Russ, Trenton Russ, Justin Russ, John Michael Russ, B.J. Burgans, Josh Davis, and Todd Odom.