J.B. "Butch" Russell Jr., 78, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thurs. Feb. 2, 2023, at his home.

He was born on Jan. 27, 1945, in Huntsville, AL, to the late Ratha (Fields) Brender and J.B. Russell Sr.

Butch served with the U.S. Marine Corps.  He worked for many years in auto sales and was referred to by many as "The Original World Famous Car Salesman."  His true passion was Alabama football.

He is survived by two daughters: Tracy (Ian) Zirinis of Oxford, GA, and Kristie Howard of McDonough, GA; a granddaughter: Chelsea Howard; two great-grandsons: Cameron and Cayden Howard; and two sisters: Sherry Wiesner of Huntsville, AL, and Marsha Harbin, of Jackson, TN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Carlock Russell, and his sister, Barbara Hall.

Private burial will be in Huntsville, AL.

Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com .