With great sorrow, the Russell family of Albemarle, NC announce the passing of our kind, brave, caring and unimaginably generous son, brother, uncle and friend, Caine Harrison Russell. Caine was born on February 6, 1990, in Albemarle, NC. Caine loved life more than most, despite his disabilities, he gave fully and unconditionally.
Caine took great joy in celebrating others' achievements, including being the number one fan of his nieces and nephews during their games. His kind spirit touched everyone around him. Caine is a dedicated fan of the Carolina Panthers where he transformed his space into a cozy stadium to cheer for his favorite team each Sunday, through thick and thin.
Caine graduated from Albemarle High School in 2010 where he was a manager for the varsity basketball team. After graduation he continued coaching the North Stanly varsity basketball team for three more years.
Caine's zest for life shone brightly. Whether he was enjoying drag racing at ZMax Dragway, singing karaoke with friends, or bonding with family during golf outings at The Tillery Tradition Country Club. Caine's vibrant spirit knew no bounds.
Caine had a big heart. He led the annual "Shooting for Caine" golf tournament that raised funds for Oasis Shriners Children's Hospitals to help children with disabilities like his own.
He loved spending time on the boat with family and friends, often taking the lead as the captain.
The warmth Caine brought into our lives and First Baptist Church Albemarle, where he praised the Lord will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing and loving him.
Caine is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Russell, his father, Atlas James Russell(Janet), his brother, Nathaniel James Russell(Karmen), his sister, Anna-Yates Lipcsak(John), his nieces, Emma-Yates Lipcsak and Mary-Parks Lipcsak, and his nephews, James Wells Russell and Kallan Reid Russell.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Friday at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Albemarle officiated by Dr. Kendell Cameron.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Caine to First Baptist Church Albemarle, 202 N First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 or the Shooting for Caine Foundation at P.O.Box 2115, Albemarle, North Carolina 28002.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Russell family.