Roy Russell

Roy 'Junior' Russell

72

Cumberland Gap, TN

Roy 'Junior' Russell, age 72, of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away April 29, 2010 in Claiborne County, TN. Born Sept. 4, 1937 in Middlesboro, KY. He was a member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Wes and Rachel Russell, Nancy Wyrick Evans and Benjamin Franklin Wyrick; parents William 'Bill' and Hester Wyrick Russell; brother, Whitt Russell; sisters, Gladys Russell Floyd and Ocie Russell McConnell; nieces, Nancy 'Susie' Floyd Napier and Cindy McConnell Pierce.

Survivors,

nephews,

Michael (& Robin) Russell,

Chris (& Bridget) Centers;

nieces,

Phyllis (& David) Gibson,

Vickie (& Gene) Weaver,

Patty (& Shawn) Sharp,

Autumn Williams;

great nieces & nephews,

Spencer Sharp, Samantha Sharp, Andy Weaver, Keith Weaver, Dan Pierce, Jasmine LaBounty, Adam Gibson, Whitney Gibson, Deanna Dillingham, Dale Bayless, Savannah Williams, Austin Williams, Christian Williams, Tyler Centers, Kylie Centers;

great-great nephews, William Weaver and Michael Weaver.

Funeral services 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Jason Poe officiating.

Music by Kim Poe.

Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Russell Cemetery.

Pallbearers, David Gibson, Adam Gibson, Michael Russell, Jodie Stacey, David Evans and Shane Patterson.

Visitation 6-8 Saturday at Reece Funeral Home Valley Chapel 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com.