James Frederick Russell, 72, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Vigo Co., IN passed away 12:35 AM Monday, November 26, 2012 at his home following an extended illness. He was a retired Stationary Engineer of Western Tar at Terre Haute, IN following 23 years of service. He was born August 30, 1940 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of James E. Russell and Goldie C. Pigg Russell. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Melvin Russell; three children, Curtis (Donna) Russell, Tammy (Chris) Johnson and James Eric (Amy) Russell; four brothers, Phillip Russell, Jack Russell, Jerry Russell and Marvin Russell; two sisters, Claudia Cox and Jane Russell; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He served in the US Army in Korea and was a member of Clark Co. Post #90 of the American Legion. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM (Eastern) Thursday in the Pleasant View Cemetery at Tecumseh in Vigo Co., IN with military graveside rites conducted by Clark Co. Post #90 of the American Legion and VFW Post #5975. There will be no visitation.