RUSSELL, Alexander B. - age 93, of Gaines, formerly of Grand Blanc died Friday, October 3, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. The family will receive friends from 12 PM until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Genesys Hospice. Mr. Russell was born September 5, 1915 in Gladden, PA, the son of Alexander and Annie (Brodie) Russell. Surviving are: two daughters, Bonnie Fields and Rebecca Middleton; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Eileen Russell; two grandsons, Mark and Scott Middleton. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.