Michael "Mike" Joseph Russell, age 70, resident of River Landing in Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to his eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

He was born on March 4, 1956, in Washington DC to the late Joseph Ralph and Ruth Fulmer Russell from District Heights Maryland.

Mike was a devout Catholic who was an active member of Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church in Wallace, North Carolina.  Mike built his own private investigating company and was very successful for over 40 years in Virginia, Maryland and the DC area.  His partners, Rick and Mark will carry on his legacy.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his soul mate and wife of 48 years Carole Brousseau Russell; sister Linda Brown and husband Jimmy of Huntingtown, Maryland; brothers Tom Russell and wife Mary of Fairfax, Virginia and Dave Russell of Waldorf, Maryland;  numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Mike dearly.

Mike was a loving husband and brother who loved his family with all his heart.  He was an avid golfer and a lover of Golden Retrievers. Over the years he and Carole cared for ten golden retrievers, and the most recent is Riley and Rocco. Mike's passion was helping others. With a heart full of compassion, he took care of everyone.  He was a people's person who was always looking for a way to make life easier for others.   Mike was very good at giving sound advice to those who asked and even to some who didn't ask.  He loved a challenge and could always make the 'impossible' become possible. Many of the people Mike met became his extended family.  He was fondly called "Uncle Mike" to many that knew him.  Near the end of this life, Mike made the statement that he wanted more time here to take care of people. He touched so many lives during his life and will be greatly missed.  He was truly a giver and servant of God.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church, 510 E. Main Street, Wallace, NC  28466.

There will be a reception following the funeral mass at 12:15 p.m. at the River Landing Clubhouse, 120 Clubhouse Dr, Wallace, NC 28466. Casual/Dinner attire is welcome.

There will also be a celebration of life service for Mike on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Robin Hill Farms and Vineyards, 15800 Crooms Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613. Very casual  dress.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given in memory of Mike to Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church, PO Box 1601, Wallace, NC  28466 or you may place it in the offertory basket.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, North Carolina