Allen Wayne Russell II, 40, of Poplar went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021 at the Poplar Hospital with his oldest daughter Alleen by his side. He was born in Poplar, MT to the late Brenda C. Drum and Allen Russell.
Allen was raised in Poplar on the Fort Peck Reservation where he was an enrolled member of the Tribe. Allen attended Poplar School in his younger years, went to Brockton School and later came back to Poplar where he graduated in 2002.
He met Laureen YellowHammer while attending Brockton School. They married, later divorced, but remained friends. From this union they had 7 children; Alleen, Princess, Malcom, Allen III, Kyra, Maryah, Preslie. He got to meet his grandchildren Sandra and Marilynn while here on earth.
Allen attended United Tribes Technical College 2005-2006. He went firefighting, worked various jobs, McDonald’s, Sherman as a cook, he worked on vehicles, he always had a helping hand, especially working with Bryce Kirk. He liked hanging out with is friends, listen and sing to music while playing board games,“God of War” and “need for speed”. Allen was an avid basketball player, one of the best post players around. You would always see him at a ball tourney or at the culture center. He won many tournaments and co-ed tourneys. He sure loved to dance when he heard music. Our dad was always joking and laughing around. He had an unforgettable “Kool-Aid” smile.
Allen had many adopted brothers and sisters’ special sisters, Stacey Summers, Sasha and Tasha FourStar, Demiree Russell and Sariah Red Eagle and numerous ones that we may have left off.
Allen is survived by his father, Allen (Verdine) Russell, his 7 children, brothers, Michael Russell and children, Brian (Trudy) Eder, Sr, Darrell Follette, Sr., Raymond and Ira Track, sisters Autumn, April Stormy, Traci Russell, cousin Curtis Red Eagle, Jr., Dalanna (Mike) Youngman and children, special aunt/sister Yolanda Parshall and family, adopted mom Kate Youpee, special sister Sariah Red Eagle, whom he loved spending time with; any where you saw her, Allen would be near. Extended families include Drums, Long Foxs, Grays, Red Eagles, Boxers, Crowfeathers, Parhsalls.
Allen is preceded in death by mother Brenda Drum, step father Harold Firemoon, Allen Lester, Luelle Russell, Neal Drum, Viola Crowfeather, niece Chelle Follette, sister Ida Crowfeather, Toni Eder, aunt Mary Drum-Savior, Audrey Hatten.
If we forgot anyone, it was not our intention.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 6, 2022
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
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Jim BIGHORN says
My condolences to the family.
Daniel says
Condolences to your loved ones and Fly high my friend
Tara Longtree says
My deepest condolences and prayers for his family! Awesome guy, who was raised by Aunt Mary Drum!! Rest easy, Allen!
MichaelJ & Earlene Ackerman says
Our sincere condolences to Allen’s Children, Family & Friends. He was a good guy, very polite, always stopped & said “Hello” & see if I needed any help. Will miss our visits. RIP Allen.
Margaret Nation says
Was Sorry to hear. My prayers are with you all.
Chelbi Brugh says
Rest In Peace Big AL My Condolences To All His Family And Kids My Heart Goes Out To You All I’m Sure Your Bro Quinn Was Waiting For You At The Gates Of Heaven With Open Arms And Ready To Play Basketball Love You Big AL Give Quinn And The Grandma’s Doremis&Vera Lots Of Love From Me See You On The Otherside Bro 💚
Sonny Track says
R.I.P Brother Big Al…Prayers and Condolences to his Babies and Family. Doksha…Much Love.
Toni Stump says
My sincere condolences and prayers for the family for Big Al!
Sioux Dawn says
Condolences to his children & family.
Rest Easy Allen🤍
Marteen Martell says
I Want to Say Condolences To All My Nieces & Nephews!!! He Was So Proud Of You Guys & To Be Your Dad…R.I.P Big Cousin Allen Wayne Russell (“J.R”) Fly High & We All Shall Meet Again!!!! It’s Been EXACTLY 15.Yrs Ago That Uncle Joseph Russell (“Bingo-Bingo”) Passed On The Same Day Christmas Eve….Like They Say Our Heavenly Father Takes The Best, You Were Sent Here To Do Your Work & Your Work Is Well Done Here. He Seen You Were Tired & Called You Home!!! I Love You Cousin “J.R” I’m Going To Miss All The Good Times We Had. Dance & Fly High From Up Above ✨😇*Suga Boom Boom* 😇✨ *+GOD BLESS+*
Reba jo demarrias says
My condolences our to family of Allen’s Russell my prayers out to the sisters and children Allen. Was a very loved person
Eugene McKay says
R.I.P. ALLEN YOU WERE ONE IF A KIND! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.
Deb Hopkins says
RIP Al I knew you since you were little best basketball player and big heart I’ll miss you so God bless the family know Big Al is with his loved ones Condolences my heart is 💔
Marcella Grey Bull says
Fly high with the Angels my dear nephew Allen Russ II…gonna really miss having you stop by..may Jesus be with your siblings n your dear children. Give your Mom, Brenda a big hug from me n your Auntie Mary too!! Blessed journey my nephew..til we see each other again 🙏❤
John and Stacey summers says
Big Allen was a gentle guy with much talent on the basketball court. We played many a game against and with Allen over the years. Allen was athletically gifted had great feet and soft hands could catch anything and hardly ever got mad on the court despite all the hard fouls he endured. He followed his kids from tourney to tourney over the years and we would spend many a game visiting with him talking about life. Condolences to Allen’s kids and his family. RIP Big Al.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
🌹Our Deepest Condolences to the Families of Allen, Gonna miss our visits together and the jokes. RIP NEPHEW… ✝️
Donald Boyd says
Allen Russell R.I.P. Classmate And Friend Condolences And Prayers For Your Family In The Days Ahead..
delphine jimmie says
I am so sorry to see this. Rest in love Allen!!!