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Russell J. Nail

February 9, 1937 ~ December 18, 2019 (age 82) 82 Years Old

Russell Nail Obituary

Russell J. Nail of Hanford passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Sanger, CA. Russell was born February 9, 1937 in Oklahoma to William and Eunice Nail. He served his country in the United States Army from 1956-58. After his military service he worked as an Intermix Operator in the tire industry for 35 years.

Russell is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” Nail of Visalia and a sister Billie Jean Wafford of Selma. He was preceded in death by his daughter Vicki Kay Funch and sons Timothy Russell Nail, Fred Bethel, Jr. and Arthur Wayne Bethel-Nail. He was also preceded by two brothers Bob Nail and Ray Nail and a sister Carolyn Nail.

There will be a viewing for Russell on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 10-11am at The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, 20855 Fatima Ave, Laton. Rosary will begin at 11:00 am with funeral mass following all at the church in Laton. Burial will take place at Grangeville Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst McNamara Funeral Home, 100 W. Bush St. Hanford, CA.

Visitation
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Church
Friday, December 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
20855 S. Fatima Ave
Laton, California 93242

Prayer Service
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Church
Friday, December 27, 2019
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
20855 S. Fatima Ave
Laton, California 93242
Rosary

Funeral Service
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Church
Friday, December 27, 2019
11:30 AM
20855 S. Fatima Ave
Laton, California 93242
Funeral Mass

Graveside Service
Grangeville Cemetery
Friday, December 27, 2019
10428 14th Ave
Armona, California 93202
Following Funeral Mass

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