Birth date: Jan 19, 1950 Death date: Feb 3, 2019
Russell J. Arthur passed away on February 3, with his loving wife, Susan, by his side. He was born January 19, 1950, in New Orleans, LA, and lived in Mandeville, LA, for 55 years. He is preceded in death by his son, Brandon, his f Read Obituary
Russell was one of the few trusty altruistic people left in this world. He was an example of someone I would like to be and he inspires me to do better. Thank you for everything….
My second cousin Russell and I spent many hours crabbing, hunting, swimming, and fishing in Lake Pontchartrain when we were in high school. We'd get up at 4am and get hauled by Burt Forsch to Greens Point with a scoop net and pirogue. We'd walk all the way back to Mandeville scooping crabs along the shore in inlets until lunch time. We were paid 5 cents for hard crabs and 25 cents for soft shells.
We roomed together for several semesters at SLU. During that time we would make extra money crawfishing in the Madisonville rice fields. We'd go early as January and February wearing no more than blue jeans and tennis shoes. We's catch all we could carry out of the swamp. We sold most for 25-40 cents/ pound and boiled the rest and bring to college and share with friends. Oh, we made quit a few with wash tubs full of boiled bugs.
During our roommate days we would bring food from out mothers or cook our own.
We both played guitar and during our free time we would buy and album and learn every son on the album each figuring out different parts of the music.
We had some great experiences together.
Russell was a great man. He was kind, generous and easy to get along with. .
It is a great loss that he is gone.
My sympathies to his family.
Carl Brofman
Russell was absolutely one of the good guys. Always positive, upbeat, and willing to help in any way he could. His promotion of America's Space Program was relentless and he worked tirelessly to see that the people who were doing the work were recognized! Rest easy in the arms of Jesus Christ, my friend!
Great guy.took me on my first fishing trip in the USA. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Please accept my sincere condolences regarding the passing of Russell. He was a friend and co-workers of mine and without question one of the nicest people I ever met at Martin Marietta then Lockheed Martin. I am completely surprised by his passing. May "God" bless him, his family and loved ones.
"God" bless !
Don Grogan Senior Safety Engineer
IN my 36 years @ Martin Marietta/Lockheed Martin Russell was always willing to help me when I had issues regarding team development or recognition or anything else I asked of him he either helped me or directed me to someone who could. I regarded Russel as a friend and college. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Susie. It was always a pleasure seeing you both at the office! He will be missed
We did not have the pleasure of meeting Russell but we know he was well loved and had a kind heart. Sending prayers of peace and comfort for you all. May he rest in eternal peace. God Bless. Love, Becky, Kip, Justin, and Megan (The Bottazzis)
