Russell Wayne Balderson

Russell Wayne Balderson, 54, of Davisville, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 26, 1970 in Parkersburg, a son of Roy R. and Judith A. Barton Balderson.

Russell was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He made a career as a train engineer for CSX Railroad. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, rock climbing, and was a member of the NRA.

In addition to his parents, he leaves behind two sisters, Angela Nelson of Little Hocking, OH and Tabitha Chancellor (Dax) of Williamstown; nieces, Ashton and Skyler Chancellor, and Mackenzie and Morgan Nelson; and nephew, Dax Chancellor.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pearl and Hazel Barton as well as his paternal grandparents, Thurman and Dorcas Balderson-Stanley.

Funeral service will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., South Parkersburg with Evangelist Ed Mellott officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, is honored to serve the Balderson family.