Russell Fogle - Obituary

ussell “Russ” Troy Fogle was born to Russell Fogle and LaShon Butler, on November 24, 1991. From a toddler into adulthood, Russell was primarily raised by his grandmother and aunt in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Growing up in a house full of women, he was taught respect and good mannerism. Early on, Russell developed a love for basketball and his dream was to play for the NBA. While dreaming big, he also enjoyed swimming and a special love collecting sneakers. Russell had a positive impact on all whom he encountered. He had such a deep appreciation for life. Though he was young, Russell possessed an old soul. His demeanor was pure and unique that his presence would life spirits when walking into a room. He possessed and strength unlike most young adults of his age. He was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at the tender age of 17. Despite being diagnosed with this illness and the amputation of his leg, he never let that deter him. Russ was determined to accomplish all of his goals—including graduating from Dr. Henry A. Wise High School in 2013. Russ loved his family; in fact, he took every advantage that he could to spend quality time with them. He had a very special bond with his aunts, uncles, and cousins. To them he was much like a son or brother. He is survived by his father, Russell Fogle (sibling, Imani); mother, LaShon Butler (siblings, Kevin, Koleco, Shumoni, Queen, King, Cherokee, and Kiowa) grandmother Deborah Hood; grandfather James Mankins; seven aunts Lisa (uncle James Boyd), Dametra Mankins, KaSaundra (uncle David Oden), Kanishia (uncle Peter Hendy, Jr.), Katreichia Mitchell, Margaret Petty, and Maryanne Fogle; Two uncles Bo Fogle, and James Bell; first cousins James Jr., Michael, Peter III, Ryan, Phoenix, Kaniya, Alyssa, Pierson, Drew, and Skyler; a host of great-aunts and great-uncles, cousins, and friends. On Sunday, November 17th his heavenly wings were granted and he was called home.