Russell Abraham Cordo, Sr., 80 years young, passed away on August 20, 2012. He was born April 10, 1932, in Norwood, Mass. to Anthony & Lisa Cordo. He served with the U.S. Air Force before working for the Caller Times where he was employed for 31 years. He was a quite and reserved man who always had his beloved dog Shay with him where ever he went. He was preceded in death by his sister Veronica Patterson. Russell is survived by his wife, Paula Cordo; brother, Joe Cordo; his son, Russell Cordo Jr. (Diana) and daughter Lisa Cotham (Steve); grand children, Mandy Benavidez (Jesse), Steven Cotham Jr., Jennifer Cordo and Alexis; great grand children Jackson and Anya Benavidez. Memorial Services will be conducted on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Odem Church of Christ, 1101 Voss Ave., Odem Texas 78370.