Clark Malone
This is from Samuel Paulo Santos in Portugal. He was very very close to Russ & Margaret. Yvonne Malone, a former colleague of Russell's in Portugal. To Russell Obituary .... Russell knew me since I was born in 1965. He was a pastor in Portugal at my church, along with Margarida, where I grew up, and thanks to their influence and support, my girlfriend, who became my wife, and I ended up at Bible School.
Russell was a quiet man, but always very loving.
Russell's influence as a disciple of Jesus, a teacher of the Word, a man of integrity, and with a passion for God and the Portuguese people, was what motivated us later, when we were still young, in our 20s, to take over the pastorate in their place.
Russell always supported and motivated us in the service of the church where he had been pastor until 1989, and he always made a point of showing his support for God's work in Portugal.
As widower, he visited us periodically, traveling on his own and maintaining his support for God's work here. Meanwhile, we had moved to another city to start a new church, which he helped us immensely with prayer, motivation, and offerings.
From time to time, we spoke on the phone, and I want to express my gratitude and appreciation before everyone and before God for his faithfulness, love for God and His Word, as well as for his missionary work here in Portugal.
To you, Russell, see you soon.