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Russell McMakin Obituary
Wellford, SC
Russell Lynn McMakin, 58, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born in Greer, he was the son of the late William Jones and Aurelia Powell McMakin and the loving husband of Kimberly Newton McMakin. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.
Survivors also include his son, William "Will" Russell McMakin (Kylie); his mother, Judy Diane Kaminski; a brother, Jack A. Thomas(Tasha); and his grandson, Clyde McMakin. He was predeceased by his daughter, Sydney Elizabeth McMakin.
Russell was employed for over 20 years at Boiler Tube Company of America where he made lifelong friends. Russell loved his family, friends, and dogs. He will be missed by many who loved him.
A celebration of life will be held at 11AM on Thursday, September 04, 2025, at Wellford Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 10AM until 11AM prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Middle Tyger Community District 5 Family Ministries, 84 Groce Road Lyman SC 29365
or Underdog Outreach Project. https://lifegardali2004.wixsite.com/website
Online condolences can be made at https://www.striblingfuneralhome.net
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Stribling Funeral Home, 118 W. Main Street Duncan, SC 29334, (864) 439-5645.
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John and Lisa Dill
September 3, 2025
Praying for Kim, Will and family. You will be missed my friend.
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