Russell's obituary
LIFE
He was born in Houston, TX at Jefferson Davis Hospital on October 17, 1963 to Margaret Goods Gregory and Leon Allen. Russell's primary years started in Tallulah, LA, then he attended Wharton Elementary, Houston, TX, Cullen Middle School in Houston, TX and Jack Yates Highschool but decided to complete his education at Texas Southern by obtaining his GED at the early age of 16.
Russell was the 6th of 7 children. His siblings nicknamed him, "The Professor" because of his intelligence and he was a fiercely independent individual at a young age. Along with his intellegence came his enjoyment for the latest technology, luxury cars, watches and eyewear. Russell also loved to travel with his lifelong bestfriend Reginald Smith whom was more like a brother. He was also a businessman and very knowledgeable in all aspects of life.
While Russell was known for his intelligence and love of luxury and travel, he was also thought to have a troubled soul that often lead him to make choices most of us would never dare to make, however, he practiced his own philosophy of life and saved several souls.
Employment
Russell was a jack of all trades, dabbling in Computer technology, working at Lubrizol, trading, and many other ventures.
Family
Russell is survived by his mother Margaret Ingram of Round Rock, TX, former wife Evette Madubuko and their 2 children, 7 additional children, 2 grandchildren, brothers Amos Gregory (wife Elaine) of Houston, Raymond Gregory (wife Charlene) of Round Rock, Victor Gregory of Houston; sisters Anne Oneal (husband Walter) of Georgetown and Robin Horton of Round Rock. Nieces Brandi Williams of Georgetown, Nancy McFarland (husband Jeff) of Houston, Angelica Gregory (husband Abdul) of Austin, and Amaya Horton of Round Rock. Nephews Jacob Malveaux, Keith Gregory, Walter Oneal IV, William Johnson and Winton Gregory (wife Kiara) of Pflugerville, bestfriend Reginald "Reggie" Smith of Houston, Uncles Charles, Michael and Amos Goods, dozens of great nieces and nephews
He is predeceased by his father, Leon Allen, brother Percy, his grandfather Amos Goods, grandmother Annie Goods and his aunt Eva Goods, uncles LC and Ezell Goods.
SERVICE
Russell requested his ashes be spread in the mountains on the families next camping trip.
“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes to make them possible.”
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Loved Russell smile and zeal for life. Always positive and an entrepreneur.
Loved Russell smile and zeal for life. Always positive and an entrepreneur.
Loved Russell smile and zeal for life. Always positive and an en…