Armand S. "Smiley" Russell

September 26, 1950 - June 29, 2020

Armand S. “Smiley” Russell passed away peacefully at his residence in Kenner, LA on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born in New Orleans, LA on September 26, 1950. Beloved husband of Sharon W. Russell, his wife of 48 years. Son of the late Dorothy Elizabeth Huber Russell and James J. Russell, Jr. Brother of Carl M. Russell and the late James J. “Rusty” Russell, III. Grandson of the late James J. Russell, Sr. and Felicie Daverede Russell and Freda Sendker Huber and George J. Huber, Sr. Cousin of Susan H. Smits (Chris), George Huber III, Eric Hager, and the late Dayna Hager. Also survived by other cousins, many nieces and nephews and close friends, Karen and Aaron Damare and their children, Katie and Ayden. Armand “Smiley” will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. Armand served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was honorably discharged. He worked at Avondale Shipyards as a supervisor for 42 years. Armand truly earned the name “Smiley” as he gave a lot of smiles and earned a lot of smiles because of his happy and playful nature. Armand was a true sportsman and a hunting and fishing enthusiast, but particularly, deer hunting. In fact, one of the happiest times in his life is when he killed his 24-point buck. He loved the holidays and loved to dress up at Christmas as Santa Claus and wear his Easter Bunny Hat at Easter and drop off presents for the children in his life, and visited everywhere he had friends and acquaintances. I would like to thank the VA Hospital and the care team for the excellent care. Thanks to Dr. Stacey Mandras and the staff of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Team at Ochsner. Thanks to Anjeanette Tassin, RN, and the staff of Heart of Hospice. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to Magnolia School for Adults with Developmental Disabilities at 100 Central Avenue, Jefferson, LA 70121. In keeping with President Cynthia Lee Sheng’s Executive Order, you are required to wear a mask to enter this facility. If you are unable to attend, please share memories, photos or condolences at www.muhleisen.com