James Theodore "Teddy" Russell, 69, of Bushwood, MD, died on December 20, 2011. Born February 8, 1942, in Valley Lee, MD, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Frances Myrtle Owens Russell.

Mr. Russell is survived by his companion of 25 years Dina M. Murray.

Mr. Russell is survived by his children; Wanda R. Russell of Woodbridge, VA, James T. Russell, II, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Timothy Russell Echeverio (Allison) of Centennial, CO, grandchildren; James Theodore Russell, III, Christopher William Russell, Jennifer Ann Marie Russell, Jessie and John Godwin, Caelin Hannah Echeverio ,and Deliah Marie Russell. Teddy is also survived by his siblings John H. Russell (Arlene) of Spokane, WA, Joseph Leroy Russell (Ann) of Avenue, MD, Elizabeth Anne Smith of Piney Point, MD, and Francis Patrick Russell (Beverly), Rita Ann Pegg both of Hollywood, MD, Margaret Cecelia Creighton and Charlotte Ann Ekster (Peter) both of Holland, MI.

Mr. Russell is preceded in death by siblings; Charles Benedict Russell, Mary Lorraine Vollinger, Mary Rose Watson and 2 infant brothers.

Teddy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD, he was a Commercial Seafood Harvester. He enjoyed working on his boat and was a member of the Seventh District Optimist Member.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; James T. Russell, III, Josh Burch, Charles Leroy (Ricky) Morris, Christopher W. Russell, Brian Russell, and Henry (Buck) Bowles.

Contributions may be made in memory of James Theodore (Teddy) Russell to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD, and American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North Building A., Gambrills, MD 21236.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.