Commander James Emmitt Russell
July 20, 1950 - August 1, 2019
1950-2019 Commander James Emmitt Russell, age 69, passed away August 1, 2019, from complications of Huntington's Disease. He was a Naval Academy Graduate and Retired Naval Aviator. James served our country for over twenty years. He also served as Director of Transportation for eight years, under Governor Johnson's administration, then deployed to Afghanistan as a contractor for the US Army. James is preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Ramona Russell; father-in-law, Martin Chavez Sr. and mother-in-law, Sadie G. Chavez. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Chavez Russell; three stepsons, Matthew Jaramillo and wife Angelic, Steve Jaramillo Jr. and Robert Jaramillo; three granddaughters, Mia Jaramillo, Alexa Alvillar, and Vana Jaramillo; sister, Carol Jane Russell and brother, Jerry Russell from Kansas; brother-in-law, Marty Chavez Jr. and wife Lisa. Per his wishes, Jim has been cremated and services will take place on August 26, 2019, at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, beginning with a Visitation from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Service at 11:00 AM and interment at The Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD on 10/25/19 at 1:00 PM. Please sign James’ online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM
1950-2019 Commander James Emmitt Russell, age 69, passed away August 1, 2019, from complications of Huntington's Disease. He was a Naval Academy Graduate and Retired Naval Aviator. James served our country for over twenty years. He also... View Obituary & Service Information