Mr. Joseph Ray Russell
Mr. Joseph Ray Russell age 86, of Tazewell, TN, was born May 27, 1926 and passed away July 7, 2012 at the Laurel Manor Health Care Facility. Ray retired from the Ford Motor Company and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Goins Chapel Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his:
Wife: Helen Russell
Sister: Maude Cupp
Brothers: Frank Russell, Scott Russell, Curt Russell, Sherman Russell,
and Dewey Russell
He is survived by his:
Sons: Joseph Robison and wife Gina of Erie, MI
George Thomas Russell of Florida
Brother: Lon Russell of Tazewell, TN
Special Niece: Mary Farmer of Tazewell, TN
Several other nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Monday, July 9, 2012, from 5PM till 7PM at the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 7PM in the Claiborne-Overholt Chapel with the Rev. Steve Moyers officiating. Music will be provided by Jeff Pressnell, Gabrielle Love, and Sarah Carmon.
Graveside Services will be conducted Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 10AM in the Moody Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Billy Russell, Gary Poore, Glynn Poore,
Don Gulley, Jonathan Gulley, and James Russell
Claiborne ? Overholt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
www.claibornefuneralhome.com