John Waite Russell, 66, of Winter Garden, Florida suddenly went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2017. John was born in Huntington, WV to the late Fred Russell and Virginia Riggs Russell. John is survived by his wife Lisa Slayton Russell, daughter Kayla Russell of Milwaukee WI, sister Brenda Adkins (Ralph) of Raceland, KY and brother David Russell (Debbie Miersma) of Pittsfield, MA along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. John was an avid golfer and enjoyed and participated in a variety of sports. He was a fun-loving kid at heart with a keen sense of adventure. Enjoyed driving his car like he was qualifying on race-day. He was a longtime employee at Owens Illinois and had just recently retired. Memorial services will be held in Kentucky in April.