William Henry Russ, age 82, of Lumberton passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Harborview Assisted Living Center. William was born on November 1, 1943 in Robeson County to Woodrow Russ and Mary Wilson Russ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Dollie Russ, brothers; Cecil Russ and Jerry Russ, sister; Evelyn Lockamy.

William was fond of buying antique furniture and refurbishing and selling it at Lumberton Indoor Flea Market. William will be remembered for his love of life and love of people and he never met a stranger.

William is survived by sisters; Edna Haywood of Lumberton, NC, and Mary Elizabeth Cropsey and husband Dennis of Chicago, Ill.; brothers, Thomas Russ Lumberton, NC,  Harold Russ and wife Joyce of Lumberton, NC, Donald Russ and wife Becky of Lumberton, NC, Dannie Russ and wife Shirley of Little River, SC, special sisters-in-law; Betty Russ of Chicago, Il, Dianne Russ of Lumberton, NC, special friends from the flea market, Jean Grimsley, Thomas Grimsley, Betty Stocker, Bill Matthew, Jackie Fields, Mike Frank, Trey, and several nieces, nephews and special friends.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Floyd Mortuary and Crematory, 809 E. 5th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358. A Celebration of Life Service will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Floyd Mortuary and Crematory, 809 E. 5th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358. Dr. Darrin Moore and Rev. Dennis Cropsey will officiate the service.

In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of William.