Willard Lynch Russell

Willard Lynch Russell Sr.

Age 92

Of New Tazewell

Willard Lynch Russell Sr. age 92 of New Tazewell passed away December 29, 2010. He was born Dec 22 1918 to the late Sherman and Pearlie Lynch Russell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by wife Ruby Dalton Russell, infant brother Howard Russell, and sisters Ora Mae Widner & Opal Lee Wallace. He was a member of Lily Grove Missionary Baptist Church, a veteran of WW II, a private pilot for 50 years and a member of The Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association.

Survivors include Sons: Raymond (& Christine) Russell of New Tazewell., Robert Allen (& Phyllis) Russell of New Tazewell, Willard L. (& Kay) Russell Jr., Mark A. (& Kelley) Russell of New Tazewell. Daughters: Linda (& Floyd) Stephens of Maynardville, Carol Burk of Mobile AL. Brothers: Orvis (& Onalee) Russell of New Tazewell, Irby (& Mossie) Russell of Knoxville. Sister: Lenore Walker of New Tazewell. Sister- in-laws: Lucy Greer and Lois Dalton. Thirteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 8pm Thursday December 30th at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Irby Russell and Rev. Jackie Day officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8. Graveside service 2 PM Friday at Lily Grove Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by Tri-County Honor Guard. Pallbearers: Roger Beason, Bruce Killion, Cody Russell, Kenny Keck, Christopher Russell, Rex Russell. Honorary Pallbearers: Davis Reece, Mike Reece, Stanley Russell, Mckinley Russell, Grover Stephens, Richard Welch, Roger Welch. Reece Funeral Home 423-869-3651 or www.reecefh.com to view the full obituary or send condolences. Reece Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.