McAfee, Russell
1959 - 2017
Russell McAfee, 58, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Russell was born September 9, 1959 to Russell and Linda (Kovaleski) McAfee. He graduated from Whitehall-Yearling in 1978. After graduation, Russell entered the Army where he proudly served for 19 years. After retiring from The Limited Brands in 1999, Russell was able to spend more time with family, playing golf and cheering on his favorite teams, The Whitehall Rams, THE Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Cleveland Browns. He was married to Donna (Chapman) for 30 years. Russell will be deeply missed by his wife; children, Russell (Bradie) McAfee, Robby McAfee; grandchildren, Natalye, Emmerson, Teagyn, Brooks; mother, Linda; brother, Richard Wayne. Russell was preceded in death by his father Russell and daughter Heidi Lynn. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 11am-12pm at St. Michaels Church, 5750 N. High St., Worthington, OH. Memorial Service will follow at 12 pm at the church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.NewcomerColumbus.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 28, 2017

Russ had been struggling with poor health for a while.  But he always loved attending WYHS football games, which he played in high school.  This year, the football teamed honored Russ at one of the football games.  

RIP & thanks for your service to our country!

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