In Loving Memory Of
Kermit Boatman Russell
Also known as K.B.
May 8, 1932 -
December 27, 2025
In the care of
Brackney Funeral Service
Kermit Boatman “K.B.” Russell, 93, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
K.B. was born on May 8, 1932, in Selmer, Tennessee, and moved to the Crestview area in 1995 from Indiana.
He was a devoted Christian pastor, employed by The Kingdom, and a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. K.B. proudly served his country as a veteran of the Navy National Guard.
K.B. was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Buton Russell, and his brothers, Clifford Russell and James Russell.
He is survived by his loving wife, June Loraine Russell; his sons, Marcus Kermit Russell (Karen) and Steven Earl Russell (Tiffany); his daughter, Linda Russell Dijkhuizen (George); nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service, with Pastor Bob McNeil officiating. Burial will follow at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery in Crestview, Florida.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
K.B.’s life was a testimony of faith, service, and love for the Lord. As a shepherd of God’s people, he faithfully shared the Gospel and lived out his calling with humility and devotion. While he will be deeply missed by those who loved him, we rejoice in the assurance that he has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” and is now resting in the eternal presence of his Savior.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
K.B. was born on May 8, 1932, in Selmer, Tennessee, and moved to the Crestview area in 1995 from Indiana.
He was a devoted Christian pastor, employed by The Kingdom, and a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. K.B. proudly served his country as a veteran of the Navy National Guard.
K.B. was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Buton Russell, and his brothers, Clifford Russell and James Russell.
He is survived by his loving wife, June Loraine Russell; his sons, Marcus Kermit Russell (Karen) and Steven Earl Russell (Tiffany); his daughter, Linda Russell Dijkhuizen (George); nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service, with Pastor Bob McNeil officiating. Burial will follow at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery in Crestview, Florida.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
K.B.’s life was a testimony of faith, service, and love for the Lord. As a shepherd of God’s people, he faithfully shared the Gospel and lived out his calling with humility and devotion. While he will be deeply missed by those who loved him, we rejoice in the assurance that he has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” and is now resting in the eternal presence of his Savior.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7