Mr. Perry "P Dog" Russell

RUSSELL, Mr. Perry - Age 71, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital, Genesys, Grand Blanc. Family hour 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Good Church,1034 E. Holbrook Ave, Flint., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Family and friends will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Tuesday. Mr. Russell will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Monday from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Mr. Perry Monroe Russell affectionately known as “P dog” was born on August 31, 1954, in Flint, MI and entered eternal rest on September 11, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Marjorie Thompson and Johnnie Neal. Perry attended the Flint Northern and was a proud Viking. He was employed by Tempco General Motors, and Stewart St. Liquor Store where he was given the name “Paisano” used to express camaraderie and a sense of brotherhood. It is a word that reflects the close-knit bonds of family and community, especially among those with a shared heritage, it described Perry perfectly. He also worked at a small parts plant in Greenville, TN before returning to Flint, due to his illness. Perry was an avid athlete and could play and excel at any sport. Football, baseball, basketball and swimming. He played in Flint City Leagues, Class A, Michigan Open and Berston Field House. Not only did he play but he also coached his brothers and neighborhood kids on McClellan St. Perry played quarterback on the flag football championship team “The Buccaneers” formerly known as the Hammerdroppers where he was the quarterback. He also played softball as a shortstop. He was truly an OG athlete, known for his skills. Which included being a Dapper dresser. As such, when he could no longer play you could find him watching the Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, and the Detroit Tigers. Perry also was a great card player. When playing Bid Whiz or Spades you wanted to be his partner. He also enjoyed watching the Food Channel because he loved to eat. Perry loved his family and was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and enjoyed spending time with them. Perry made you feel special, and you could always feel his love for you with a smile, and he gave the best hugs. He left a lasting impression on the lives of those he touched and throughout Flint. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Perry was a member of Good Church (formerly Holbrook Ave. Church of God) under the leadership of Leo & Janell Robinson and Leo & Miosha Robinson II. Perry leaves to cherish his memory: Devoted daughter LaQuiesha (Quinny) Young of Davison, son- Andre Nicks, Brothers; Ronnie (Michele) Russell of Flint, Kevin (Patricia) Russell of Eastpoint, Rev. Wendell (Sheryl) Thompson of Flint. Grandchildren- Devoted grandson Jaylen Fletcher and granddaughters, MiAngel and Maliyah Harris, stepchildren Chanel, Tatiana, Drakkari, Keiara, Monesha, Mildrenae and Edward Young. Mother of his daughter and close friend Christine (Tina) Young. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and church family. Perry was preceded in death by his parents Marjorie Thompson and Johnnie Neal, sisters: Darlene House, Maryland Stone,and brother-in-law Donnie Stone. Grandparents: Ida Mae and Monroe Russell. The family would like to express our thanks to PACE, Sugarbush, Genesys Henry Ford Hospital, and special thanks to the traveling nurses as well as Good Church- and the entire Robinson family.

Mr. Perry "P Dog" Russell

August 31, 1954 - September 11, 2025