Russell Gaither, age 42 of Caddo Valley passed from this life on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his home. He was born on February 28, 1969 in Clark County, the son of Paul and Betty Gaither. Russell was a welder and machinist and owner of 730-Steel. He was a member of the Caddo Valley Baptist Church. Russell was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was preceded in death by his father. Russell is survived by two daughters, Addison Lea (Brad) Brannon of Lynn and Randi Kaye Gaither of Arkadelphia, his mother Betty Hanson of Hope, his sister Jeri (Tim) Freeman of Hope, his grandmother, Ethel Duncan of Jonesboro, one expected granddaughter, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 27th at Carter Cemetery in Arkadelphia with Rev. Mark Faulkner officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Pallbearers will be Chris Fogerty, Tyler Welch, Jason Haddix, David Robb, Ethan Young and Eddie Young. Memorials may be made to Carter Cemetery Fund, c/o Stephanie Banks, 5796 Hwy 51 South, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. The family will be at the home of Betty Hanson in Hope. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book and view the video tribute.