Russell S. Luce, Jr.

Sidney, NY

Russell S. Luce, Jr. "Buster", 81 of Sidney, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. Russell was born on October 29, 1928, son of the late Russell S. Luce, Sr. and Gladys M. (Chapman) Luce in Liberty Township, PA. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1946. He fought against enemy forces in Korea and was wounded in 1950. He was decorated with the Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, China Service Medal and the Purple Heart. Russell was honorably discharged in 1952. In 1951, he married the late Jaxie Hooper. On March 27, 1976, Russell married Shirley (Morton) Wells in Bainbridge. Russell was a long time employee of Borden's Chemical Co. in Bainbridge, retiring as a supervisor. He was treasurer of the Sidney Historical Society, and a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was also a past president of the Rolling Sprockets Motorcycle Club. He loved Harley Davidson and enjoyed genealogy.

Russell is survived by:

Wife of 34 years, Shirley A. Luce of Sidney

Daughter, Cheryl Gordon and her husband, Richard of 29 Palms, CA

Son, Russell S. Luce, III and Cynthia Strain of Guilford

Adopted Children: John Wells of Wappinger Falls and Sue Crisell and her husband, Robert of Bainbridge

Grandchildren: Matthew Gordon, Maj. Brian Luce USAF and Andria Finch

8 great grandchildren

His beloved dog, Bear

As well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Russell was predeceased by adopted son, Robert Wells, and 2 sisters, Betty Beacraft and Mary Easton.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 1:00-3:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 3:00pm at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney with Bill Davidson, American Legion Post 183 Chaplain, officiating. Memorial contributions in His memory may be directed to the Sidney Historical Society, 21 Liberty Street Sidney, NY 13838. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com.

Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.