Arthur L. Russell

Arthur L. Russell Age 88 Speedwell, TN

Arthur L. Russell age 88 of Speedwell, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2012. He was born on June 11, 1924 in Speedwell, Tn. He was retired from Consolidated Coal Company and a member of the United Mine Workers. He was married to the love of his life, Naomi Smith Russell for 67 years. He accepted Jesus into his heart and was a member of Gap Creek Baptist Church in Arthur, Tennessee. He loved his family and his farm. He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, farmer, provider and protector. He was truly a man of great character. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents: Winfield and Mintie (Honeycutt) Russell, brothers: Fred, Roy, Jim and Vonnie. sisters: Eva Crawford and Viola Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Naomi. Children: Nancy (Lee Roy) West, Cumberland Gap, Tn. Randy (Cookie) Russell, Cumberland Gap, Tn. Charlotte (Graylon) Wilson, Speedwell, Tn. Danny Russell (special friend Mona), Speedwell, Tn. Robin (the late Jerry) Ausmus, Speedwell, Tn. Sister: Eula Gray Jones, Detroit, Michigan. Grandchildren: Lee Ann (Darrell) Walker, Nichole (Brian) Goins, Tonya (Robbie) Davis, Candy McMurray, Tarra Wilson, Josh (Donna) Russell, Amanda (David) Taylor, Melissa West Russell, Cara Beth (Jason) Couch, Jessica West Russell. Great Grandchildren: Westlee and Courtney Walker, Ciara, Brianna and Leevi Goins, Haley Beth McMurray, Katie Russell, Hunter Davis, Kaitlyn West, Isaiah Daniels, Pierce and Jaxon Taylor. Special friends: Carl and Ailene Powell, Lowell Evans and Scott Duncan. He was loved by many family and friends and will be sadly missed. Visitation will be at Reece Valley Chapel on Sunday August 19, 2012 from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Funeral Service following at 7:30pm Graveside services will be Monday August 20, 2012 11:00am at Russell Cemetery Services will be presided by: Chad Burdette, Tommy Russell and Darrell Walker. Pallbearer will be Brian Goins, Jason Couch, David Taylor, Josh Russell, Westlee Walker. Honorary Pallbearers: Lee Roy West, Graylon Wilson, Lowell Evans, Scott Duncan and Dr. Nitin Patel. Reece Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com