Joseph Scott Russ Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Scott Russ, June 14, 1967 - August 2, 2022, Indian Trail, NC We honor a life well lived in Joseph Scott Russ. He leaves us all with his legacy of compassion and caring. Scott was born in Charlotte, NC to Ernest James Russ and Harriet Small Russ. He has one brother, William Lance Russ. Scott battled Huntington’s Disease courageously with laughter and smiles. Scott was a gifted athlete who played football, baseball, and basketball throughout his early years. He graduated from Garinger High School in 1985. A lifelong Wildcat, he played baseball and football at Garinger, where he received many accolades including being named “Gridiron Great”. He will always be #9 and #10 to his teammates. Scott met the love of his life, Mary, in Charlotte. They recently celebrated 25 years of marriage. His son, Brandon Scott was born in 2001. Scott was known for the love and pride he had in his wife and son. He was a husband and father that always took time for both of them. Scott loved sharing his interests in baseball, football, and basketball with Brandon. The two also spent many hours on the trails mountain biking together. Scott was an avid cyclist and many knew him from his time working at several local bicycle shops, including Bicycles East. He spent many hours sharing his love of cycling with others. In the Charlotte cycling community, Scott was a leader, friend, coach, listener, and encourager. Most recently, Scott worked for Mercedes-Benz of Northlake and was a beloved member of the Hendrick Cars team. He thought of his co-workers as family. A Celebration of Life service for Scott is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 7:00 pm at Red Barn Events, 6012 Jeanne Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173. It will be a joyous, casual event that honors Scott’s kind and loving nature. Please feel free to dress comfortably - cycling attire and Garinger Wildcat blue are encouraged! In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trips for Kids (https://www.tripsforkidscharlotte.org/), Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region (https://www.hpccr.org/donate), or The Garinger Education Foundation (https://garingereducationfoundation.org/).

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Joseph Scott Russ

June 14, 1967 - August 2, 2022