Michael Anthony Russ

Mr.  Michael Anthony Russ was born in Donaldsonville, Georgia on  September 1, 1958 to Arthur and  Hilda Russ.  Mike attended the public school system of Pasco County where he met and made many lasting friendships.  Mike graduated from Pasco Comprehensive High School in 1978.  He was employed with Winn Dixie in his earlier years.   Mike later worked  several years with Pasco Middle School where he worked in various capacities and  later  retired.    Mike accepted Christ at an early age.  He previously served faithfully as a member of  Mt. Zion AME Church.  He later became a faithful member of Living Waters United Church under the leadership of Pastor Deundrick Reed.  Mike participated in  the  Pasco American  Karate Club and also entered into the Cook Grand Karate  tournament where he defeated his opponent.  Mike enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, he enjoyed food and spending time with his grandchildren.  Mike’s  favorite past time was watching his favorite football team, Florida State  Seminoles.    Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Griffin Russ.  On Friday, July 17, 2020 God called  Michael home to rest.  Mike is survived by his three loving  and devoted children, Deandrea Brooks (Andre) of Oxford, North  Carolina, Jessica Plummer of Tampa, Florida and Ashley Russ  (Willis) of Dade City,  Florida; a loving father, Arthur Russ of Malone, Florida; grandchildren, Jalen Brooks, Janyia Plummer, Jaslyn Plumer, Justice   Frazier and Jahsir Frazier; two brothers, Kenneth Russ (Paulette) and Stevie Russ (Diane) all of Dade City,  Florida; two sisters, Velisa Russ of Bascom, Florida and Dr. Tameka Codling (Christopher) of Lutz, Florida; a longtime companion, Sheila Buie of Dade City, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other  sorrowing relatives and friends. 

*Visitation: Due to the pandemic of Coronavirus, social distancing will be practiced during visitation hours.  Milton Funeral Home staff asks everyone who visits during visitation hours, to please wear masks when entering the funeral home.  There will be no gathering of family and friends at the funeral home.  Once individuals have viewed the remains, we ask that everyone return to your vehicles as you prepare to leave the premises.  If you are sick, we ask that you not attend any services.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

*Funeral Ceremony: Due to the recent numbers of the Coronavirus pandemic, seating will be limited during funeral services.  Please correspond with immediate family members to get seating limitations as each church seating will differ.  We thank you for your cooperation and we do understand that these new guidelines may cause inconveniences to all!    

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