Robert  Benson ‘Robby” Russell, Jr., age 55, of LaGrange, passed away on Oct. 6, 2017, at the WellStar West Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Russell was born on May 20, 1962, to Mrs. Betty Bray Russell and the late Mr. Robert Benson Russell, Sr. of LaGrange, GA.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his son, Robert Benson Russell III of Auburn, Alabama; daughters, Jennifer Russell Mullinax (Barry) of Dallas, Sara Ann Russell of LaGrange; brother, Thomas Watson Russell (Sherry) of Hogansville; grandchildren, Brooklyn Jordayne Russell, Cayden Barry Mullinax, Madyson Grace Mullinax, Jace Ellis Mullinax; extended family and a host of friends.

The family will hold visitation at the Higgins LaGrange Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Franklin Road Baptist Church on Sunday Oct. 8, 2017,  at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Boyd and Mr. Phil Irvin officiating. 

Entombment will follow the service at the Shadowlawn Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.HigginsFuneralHomes.com.  Higgins LaGrange Chapel Funeral Home, 706-884-7117.