Russell J. Smith Obituary (2007

Russell J. Smith, 13, New Salem, North Dakota, passed away August 7, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services 4211 Old Red Trail, Mandan. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM until time of service. Burial will be in Mandan Union Cemetery, Mandan. Russell was born October 5, 2007, at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.He was attending school in New Salem at Prairie View Elementary. He enjoyed riding his scooter, hunting, swimming and loved spending time with friends and family. His favorite place to go was his brothers cabin. He was a lover of music and sang all the time. He had the funniest personality and joked around with everyone. His dream was to be a Conductor for the Railroad. He is survived by parents Jim and Mandy,13 siblings, 2 nieces, 1 brother-in-law, several aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents Marv and Judy Kern. Russell was preceded in death by his grandpa James Frederick Smith Sr. and Hadies, his beloved dog.