Russell Ellsworth Pancoast's Obituary
Russell Ellsworth Pancoast passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1930. He served his country, which he loved, as a member of the United States Navy from 1947 until he was honorably discharged in 1951. He moved with his family to Florida in 1962 upon taking a job with General Telephone from which he retired in 1985.
He is survived by his daughter Karen, his son Russell, daughter-in-law Lora, grandchildren Leslie, Gail, Valerie, Russ, Ashley, Gareth and Brooke and great-grandson Scott.
The family will celebrate his life privately. Donations made to the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch in his memory are appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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