Russell, L. Joe L. Joe Russell, 84, of Columbia, died July 28, 2007, in Belleville. He was born May 29, 1923, in Troy, Iowa, the son of the late Ulris and Bernice Russell nee Leeps. Mr. Russell is survived by his daughters Catherine (Thomas) Wheeler of Palatka, Fla., and Julie Furr of Columbia; grandchildren Stacey Hennessey, Michael Wheeler and Erin Furr; great-grandchild Devon Hennessey; brother Rex Russell of Arnold, Mo., and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Verna Russell and brother Mancel Russell. Mr. Russell was retired from General Metals in St. Louis as a machinist. He was a member of VFW Post 2661 in Washington, Mo., the WWII Sailors Association and Disabled American Veterans. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Pastor Clint Spivey officiating. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans.