Russell Lynn Mabry, age 61, of Lubbock, passed away early Saturday morning, October 24, 2026, with family by his side. Ben E Keith has arranged a family and friends luncheon to be hosted at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1706 Slide Rd, Lubbock, Texas @ 11 AM Friday, October 30th. Services will be held @ 2 PM, Friday, October 30th at Bartley Memorial Chapel, 1200 South I-27, Plainview, Texas 79072. Arrangements are under the direction and supervision of Bartley Funeral Home.

He was born on January 12, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Eddie Jack Mabry and Linda Lee (Shaw) Mabry. The family settled in Slaton, TX. Russell graduated from Slaton High in '83 and started his remarkable 42-year career at Ben E. Keith.

During his high school years, he was awarded battalion commander in ROTC his senior year. He worked for his parents at the Korral Drive-In in Slaton. It was there that Russell met Judy Tinker. Shortly after they reconnected and fell in love, he married to Judy in October of ‘86.

Ben E. Keith held a truck rodeo competition which he regularly competed in. During the 2001 and 2005 events he was the champion driver for the company. He was an avid fan of many sports but consistently watched his lifelong favorites; the Dallas Cowboys, the Cubs and especially enjoyed March Madness when Texas Tech played.

He leaves behind his children, Sarah and Ehric, both of Lubbock. His grandchildren, Zander Gonzalez, Zalayah Burke, Ian Martin & Ava Martin. His siblings Teddie, Sidney and Kimberly, as well as numerous extended family members throughout the great state of Texas. He is joining his parents Eddie & Linda, his brother Clayton Dean and his wife Judy in heaven.

A special thanks to Ben E Keith for their love, support and compassion during this difficult time.