Russell Bernard McFadden's Obituary
I give you this one thought to keep
I am with you still- I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not think of me as gone
I am with you still- -in each new dawn
Russell B. McFadden, 76, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, went to fly high with the angels on July 17, 2023, at Mary Washington Hospital with his family at his side.
Russell “Bernie” was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was also a loving son, brother, and cherished friend. Russell met his loving wife, Alveda, early in life and had a long and loving relationship and marriage. He has three children, ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Russell took immense pride in his family; however, he loved to be outdoors and could spend every day outside. He loved hunting and fishing and took a lot of pride in this. He loved to feed and watch the hummingbirds along with his wife. He will be missed by many and made an impression on all he met.
Russell is survived by his two daughters, Tina Smith, and Teresa Bruno (Scott), and one son, Russell "Russ" B. McFadden II; his Grandchildren, Christopher McFadden, Ashley Chewing, James Smith, Victoria Smith, Samantha Smith, Skylar McFadden, Alyssa MeFadden, Lil Russell McFadden, and Joseph McFadden., along with his thirteen great-grandchildren.
Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Alveda I. McFadden; his parents, Russell and Catherine McFadden; a granddaughter, Heather Smith, and a son in law, James Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at The Lake of the Woods Church, 1 Church Lane, Locust Grove, VA 22508. A reception will follow in the church until 2:30 p.m.
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