Robert Edwin Russell III, 59, of Dania Beach, Florida was born in Houston, Texas on November 16, 1955. He was called home on Saturday December 27, 2014. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday January 24, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at New Life Assembly of God church located at 42493 Hwy 105, Batson, Texas. Brother Bill Campbell will speak at the service. The family will be receiving friends for a time of remembrance also on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from noon until time of service at the church. Robert graduated from Crosby High School in Crosby, Texas. He was a compassionate and humble person. Robert loved to be on the water, so pursuing his dream, he moved to Florida in 1995. He continued his work as a road and bridge inspector and bought a sail boat. He became a certified Open Water Scuba Diver and then attended Captain's School with the U.S. Coast Guard. He obtained the Captain's diploma and was a licensed Merchant Marine officer with the U.S. Coast Guard. He loved to watch the sunset from the beach. He was close to nature and he enjoyed listening to blues music. He will be missed by many. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, R.E. Russell, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Lois Russell of Liberty, and his 12 siblings: Bill Russell and wife Frances of Dayton, Texas, Marie Shepard of Houston, Texas Betty Cox and husband Lewis of Alto, Texas, Jed Russell and wife Robin of Valliant, Oklahoma., Bruce Russell of Highlands, Texas, Inez Frye and husband Claude Weishuhn of Dayton, Texas, Roberta Fregia and husband Tommy of Hull, Texas, Sue Wille and husband Harold of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Anthony Russell and wife Jerri of Stroud, Oklahoma, Kyle Russell and wife Renee of Russellville, Arkansas, Doris Chambers of Cleveland, Texas, Caroline Russell of Crosby, Texas and many cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives.