March 7, 1944 – Oct. 28, 2018
Russell “Russ” A. Pye, 74, of Sweet Home, died Oct. 28, 2018.
He was born March 7, 1944 in Portland to Archibald and Charollette (Hanson) Pye.
He moved from the Portland area to Sweet Home in 2003.
Mr. Pye was a long-haul truck driver and a Teamster.
He had been an active Elks member for 15 years and was the head steak griller for the Elks special charity events. He enjoyed playing and teaching poker.
Mr. Pye is survived by his wife, Carole Pye of Sweet Home; four children from Portland and the coast; sisters Charollete of Washington and Chris of California; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one nephew in Washington; and several nieces throughout the United States.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archibald and Charollete Pye; and brother Roger Pye.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Sweet Home Elks Lodge.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.