James C. Russell Explained

James C. Russell
State House:Missouri
District:1, 25, 58, and 75
Term Start:1962
Term End:1988
Birth Date:4 November 1928
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Party:Democrat
Children:Two children
Residence:Florissant, St. Louis County
Alma Mater:University of Missouri
Occupation:Restaurateur
Branch:United States Marine Corps

James C. Russell Sr., known as Jay Russell (November 4, 1928  - February 24, 2016), was an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. Russell was born in St. Louis and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he owned BJ's Bar and Restaurant in Florissant in St. Louis County.

On June 11, 1955, he wed the former Delphie Mann in Pine Lawn, also in St. Louis County. There are two surviving children, including James Russell Jr. He was elected to the Missouri House in 1962. At various times because of redistricting, he represented Districts 1, 25, 58, and 75. He served as a Democrat until 1988.[1] [2] Russell died on February 24, 2016, having been diagnosed with skin cancer six months prior.[3]

References

  1. Web site: SOS, Missouri - State Archives: Missouri State Legislators 1820-2000. Missouri Secretary of State :: State Archives. sos.mo.gov. 2014-01-25.
  2. Web site: James C. Russell Oral History Interview :: Oral History Collection . 2014-12-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305163635/http://statehistoricalsocietyofmissouri.org/cdm/ref/collection/ohc/id/577 . 2016-03-05 . dead .
  3. News: Longtime Missouri lawmaker James 'Jay' Russell Sr. dies. Laredo Morning Times. February 29, 2016.