Russel Robert Pedersen, Jr.

Russel Robert Pedersen Jr., 74, passed away on November 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 21. 1948 to Russel Robert Sr. and Marie Liona (Brown) Pedersen in Tucson, AZ.
Russel attended school in Casa Grande, AZ. He met the love of his life, Melinda Maye Dansby and they were married November 28, 1964, in Chandler, AZ. They moved to Anadarko, OK in 1975. They were blessed with Rodney, Errick, Russel, Robert, Carrie and Kimberly. He worked for Hughes Construction. Russel retired after 28 years with the City of Anadarko, OK.
He is preceded in death by his: parents, Russel and Marie Pedersen; Brothers, Larry Joe Pedersen, Ronnie Lee Pedersen; Great great grandson, Ackley Jay Montgomery
Russel is survived by his:
Wife: Melinda Pedersen, of the home
Sons: Rodney Pedersen, Oklahoma City, OK
Errick and wife, Debbie Pedersen, Anadarko, OK
Russel and wife, Alex Pedersen, Anadarko, OK
Robert and wife, Staci Pedersen, Las Cruces, NM
Daughters: Carrie Pedersen, Hinton, OK
Kimberly Pedersen, Anadarko, OK
Special Son-in-law: Ron Smallwood, Apache, OK
19 Grandchildren
44 Great-grandchildren
6 Great great-grandchildren
Sisters: Marie & husband, Carl Patton, Everman, TX
Gloria Pedersen, Paris, TX
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Squaretop Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK
Interment: Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK
Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK