Norman Wallace Russell, 84, of Fort Smith passed away on Saturday November 26, 2022 in his home. He was born on March 26, 1938 in Van Buren, Arkansas to Edward and Mary (Shaw) Russell. He was a medical technologist at St. Edwards Hospital, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Wallace was an avid golfer and member of Deer Trails Golf Course.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes; two daughters, Dr. Ginger Rome (Rob) of Houston, TX and Sarah Le (Qui) of Rogers, AR; four grandchildren, Sophia and Ella Rome and Trey and Tye Le.

Memorial Funeral Mass will be 1:00 PM Thursday December 1, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial with military honors in U.S. National Cemetery.

Rosary services will be 6:00 PM Wednesday at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Williams, J.W. Holmes, Carter Kimbrough, David and Richard Arters and Michael Russell.