Birth date: Jun 18, 1981 Death date: May 3, 2026
Decatur – Brandon E. “Smokey” Russell, 44, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. Brandon was born on June 18, 1981, in Decatur, IL, the son of Richard and Kara (Pittman) Whalen. Brandon worked as a pizza cook at many resta Read Obituary
Smokey's been my best friend for over 30 years I literally couldn't pick a favorite memory but one of my favorites was always his birthday (here's 1 picture from one of his party's with our other best friend Jay Farris which Smokey names his youngest after after he passed away, my cousin Devon ,& me) He always acted like a kid he'd be so excited about his birthday even as a grown adult🤣 I believe this was 2012
🤍🥺LongLiveSmokeDawg🥺🤍
I met Brandon back in 1997 throgh his grandparents, Myron & Mary at church. We spent a lot of time together over the years. We even had an apartment together for a while, went to church together, and spent time hanging and with my 2 brothers too and Tj, and at the first house I brought. Some of our memories with Brandon go all the back to 1997.
Like happens sometimes in llife, we all lost contact over the years. I was
honestly hoping someday we would reconnect again. Hearing of his passing was heartbreaking. I'm thankful for the memories and the years of friendship we shared. My prayers are with his family, friends and his kids and everyone who loved him. He will truly be missed.
Alan Whitcomb & my 2 brothers
To a real good friend it's hard to say goodbye because of all the good times we've had we laughed together and also cried together I remember when I lived in st Louis and I was sick you drove late at night to pick me up,we went to bars you even dared me to jump off a roof as a dare and I did it 25 yrs ago and we still laughed about it til this day I'm going to try and see you tomorrow tomorrow but my dad is in ICU cuz he had a stroke this morning and you know he's been very sick lately at 76yr old if I can't make it I will come to see you cuz ur memory still live on in my heart and in my house,I love brother until we meet again go cowboys!!!!!!!!!💐💐💐💐💐💐
Paige Johnson lit a candle in memory of Brandon Russell
No words can express how much you are missed brother. So many years and memories. We love you
R.I.P Brandon..... Fly high bro... U will be missed down here but I know u are now pain free. Rest up friend
You were a good friend. I have great memories of childhood into us being adults. Always making me smile and laugh when we chatted. My heart and prayers go out to all his friends and family. He will truly be missed. 😢
Linzey Rene lit a candle in memory of Brandon Russell
From growing up in Maroa to working together later on in life...I will never forget our "Holiday Cookouts", at work, when it was just us two working. We knew how to make the best out every situation. Even if it was cooking on the George Foreman. Fly high friend! You may be gone from Earth but you will never be forgotten!
