John Ross Russell 55, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 25,1960, in Parkersburg, the son of Lura Rinehart Russell of Parkersburg, and the late William Ross Russell. John graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1978, he went on to serve his country with the United States Marine Corp. in the Pacific. He was a skilled plumber for many years in Parkersburg and Ohio. In addition to his mother, John is survived by a son, Jonathan of Parkersburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Traci Russell of Mineral Wells W.Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Roberta and Tom Ziemba of Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services for John will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 903 Charles St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home,400 Green St., Parkersburg is assisting the family.