Hubert M. “Mutt” Russell, age 89, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, at his home.
Mr. Russell was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Oliver Springs, where he has continued to live for most of his life.
He served his country in the United States Army/Air Force during World War II. While serving, he was stationed in North Africa, and he received several medals, ribbons, accommodations, and citations.
Mutt retired in 1977 as a machinist, following 27 years of employment at the Y-12 federal plant. Additionally, he was a self-employed businessman, who owned and operated Temco Inc.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Fannie Butler Russell; by an infant brother, L.J. Russell; and by a granddaughter, Amy Case.
Mr. Russell is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laura Nelson Russell of Oliver Springs; by sons, Allen Russell and wife Geneva of Crossville, and Doyle Russell and wife Jamie of Harriman; by a daughter, Karen Davis of Oak Ridge; by grandchildren, Melinda Holt and husband Phillip of Kingston, Lori Russell of Oliver Springs, Keri Russell of Harriman, Samuel Russell of Harriman, and Lynn Russell and wife Sandy of Lancing; and by 14 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by a brother, Jim Russell and wife Rose of Morehead, Ky.; by sisters, Lucille Goodman and husband Riley of Oliver Springs, Ginger Pickett and husband Roy of Oliver Springs, Barbara Taylor of Harriman, and Alice Justice of Loudon; and by several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and special friends.
The family received friends Thursday, Feb. 28, at Sharp Funeral Home. Burial and graveside services, with full military honors, was held, Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Keith Price officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Pisgah Print Ministry, 115 Old Hen Valley Road, Oliver Springs, TN 37840.
Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.
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