Bill Russell passed away March 2, 2022 at the age of 94 to be with his savior. He was born August 11, 1927 in Strawn Texas to Stephen and Jimmie Russell. He served in the United States Air Force. He and his wife Margaret formed Russell’s Auction south of Chandler in the early sixties. They successfully built their business throughout the early seventies to be one of the foremost auction companies across the state. He is survived by his children Billy, Claude (Carla), Cheryl (Ricky) Audrey (Tom) David (Linda), Kay, Kevin (Cherie), fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, the mother of his seven children, one granddaughter, one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law. Services 10:00am Friday, March 4, 2022 at Lehman Funeral Home in Wellston, Oklahoma with his son Kevin Russell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home.