Background
Russell was born in Saint Louis and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia.
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Career
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he owned BJ"s Bar and Restaurant in Florissant in Saint Louis County. On June 11, 1955, he wed the former Delphia Mann in Pine Lawn, also in Saint Louis County. There are two surviving childre, including James Russell, Junior.
He was elected to the Missouri House in 1962.
At various times because of redistricting, he represented Districts 1, 25, 58, and 75. He served as a Democrat until 1988.
Russell died on February 24, 2016, having been diagnosed with skin cancer six months prior.
