John Seth Russell, 19, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, in Waters-Powell Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born in Florence, a son of Michael Seth and Felice McLellan Russell. He attended South Florence High School and the Choices Charter School. He was employed by Ingram Lumber Co.

Survivors, in addition to his parents of Florence, include a daughter, Kiersten Mae Russell of Florence; a sister, Carol (Darren) Turner of Florence; two brothers, Chris Weatherford of Florence and Mac (Kristy) MacArthur of Hartsville; and his maternal grandmother, Hilda McLellan of Florence.