Russell “Rusty” Channell
January 7, 1959 – May 2, 2020
Russell Alvin Channell, 61, of Huntingtown passed away suddenly on May 1, 2020. He was born January 7, 1959 in Alexandria, Virginia to Adolph and Barbara (Pingley) Channell. Russell (Rusty) was the owner and operator of All County Pest Control and a long time employee of Lord Calvert Bowling Center. Rusty was an avid fossil hunter and fisherman, he began walking the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during his youth searching for the perfect arrow head, sharks teeth and fishing off the beach for the big one and he continued to do so until his death.
Rusty is survived by his parents Adolph and Barbara Channell of Beverly, West Virginia, daughter Lacey Brunmeier of Littleton, Colorado, sister Jackie (Hal) Vaughan of Huntingtown, Maryland, aunt Donna Pingley of St. Leonard Maryland, nephew James (Ashley) Whitney of Leonardtown, Maryland, niece Sarah Vaughan (Garrett Hagan) of Huntingtown, Maryland, great nieces Amelia Bell and Ryleigh Hagan and his two long time friends and fishing buddies Dave Andrews and Steve Praino.
One brother Bradley Owen Channell and great nephew James Camden Whitney, maternal grandparents Benjamin “Bud” and Vida Pingley, paternal grandparents Ira Leonard and Bessie Channell precede Rusty in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his honor to Friends of the Linda L Kelley Animal Shelter or Calvert Marine Museum.
Fire on the beach, feet in the sand, line in the water, drink in hand waiting on the big one until we meet again catching the big one in heaven.
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9 May 2020
5:46pm
A very good friend you have been and will be remembered Rusty. I have so many good memories and there were countless times when you helped me out of genuine kindness and friendship to improve the Neeld property. Rest well old friend.
Jay
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
10 May 2020
9:59pm
My friend Kirra and I would always walk the gravel path at the cottages waiting for Rusty to be outside with his jar of fruit roll ups or his jar of different candies. We would always look forward to getting these treats and this will be a memory of mine that will live on forever. He made my childhood so great at the beach, so many great memories
City
Landenberg
State
PA
13 Jun 2020
8:59pm
So sorry to hear of Rusty’s leaving us. Regularly, sometimes daily over the past 18 years, we took a walk along the bay, passing Rusty as he fished. He was always friendly and would often report a large catch, a nice arrowhead or sharks tooth he had discovered. You could always count on Rusty for a smile and a hello. The last time we saw him, he invited us to stop by and get a fresh catch. We were saddened to hear of his passing.
As I pass his favorite fishing spot, I will say a little prayer and think of Rusty, knowing that he is a a beautiful peaceful place, that passes all understanding.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
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A very good friend you have been and will be remembered Rusty. I have so many good memories and there were countless times when you helped me out of genuine kindness and friendship to improve the Neeld property. Rest well old friend.
Jay
My friend Kirra and I would always walk the gravel path at the cottages waiting for Rusty to be outside with his jar of fruit roll ups or his jar of different candies. We would always look forward to getting these treats and this will be a memory of mine that will live on forever. He made my childhood so great at the beach, so many great memories
So sorry to hear of Rusty’s leaving us. Regularly, sometimes daily over the past 18 years, we took a walk along the bay, passing Rusty as he fished. He was always friendly and would often report a large catch, a nice arrowhead or sharks tooth he had discovered. You could always count on Rusty for a smile and a hello. The last time we saw him, he invited us to stop by and get a fresh catch. We were saddened to hear of his passing.
As I pass his favorite fishing spot, I will say a little prayer and think of Rusty, knowing that he is a a beautiful peaceful place, that passes all understanding.