John P. Russell

Preferred Name: John
Nickname/Call Sign: Deacon
Date of Birth: April 22, 1929
Highest Military Grade: 0-7 – Brigadier General
Hometown: Mill Creek, WV

After retirement in 1980, we moved to Abilene, TX and became involved in oil field activities and real estate development. I served as chapter president of The Retired Officers Association; chapter and state president of Texas Air Force Association; and, held leadership positions in local civic activities to include the United Methodist Church.

In 1996, we moved back to Mill Creek, WV.

Through the years, I joined with other volunteers in the construction of a regional library and a medical clinic.

I have also been involved in property improvements of the Mill Creek Presbyterian Church.

Beginning in 2002, Elaine and I spend the months of November to April in central Florida, away from West Virginia’s snowy winters.