Marsel Popplewell, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on March 24, 1946 in Russell Springs, KY, a son of the late Emmitt and Maudie Johnson Popplewell.
He was retired from the Kentucky State Parks and was a veteran of the United States Army.
SURVIVORS:
1 sister: Katie Hatfield of Jabez, KY
1 brother: Thurman Popplewell of Columbus, IN
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death ten siblings: Nona E. Siler, Margie Roslene Chumbley, Audeen Fox, Vonda Mae Fizer, Ocus, Coy, Dewell, Bruce, Kirby, and Darwin Popplewell.
Funeral Service: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY
Interment: Popplewell Cemetery with military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Monday at the funeral home
Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.








