Stanley Russ

Otis Stanley Russ (August 31, 1930 – January 5, 2017) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Arkansas Senate from the 21st (later 30th) district from January 1975 to January 2001. He also served as President pro tempore of the Senate from 1995 to 1997.

Stanley Russ
President pro tempore of the Arkansas Senate
In office
1995–1997
Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 21st (later 30th) district
In office
January 28, 1975 – January 8, 2001
Preceded byGuy H. Jones
Succeeded byGilbert Baker
Personal details
Born
Otis Stanley Russ

(1930-08-31)August 31, 1930
Conway, Arkansas, United States
DiedJanuary 5, 2017(2017-01-05) (aged 86)
Conway, Arkansas
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Nina Benton (m. 1951–2005)
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Arkansas
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of serviceJuly 1952 – July 1954

Russ was born in Conway, Arkansas. He married Nina Benton in 1951. They had two children, and she died in 2005.

Russ died from acute myeloid leukemia on January 5, 2017 in Conway. He was 86.[1]

References

  1. "Sen. Cotton Remembers Former Arkansas State Senator Russ". ArkansasMatters.com. January 6, 2017. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.