James M. Russell

JAMES M. RUSSELL, age 67, of Dayton, OH passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Grandview Hospital. He was born May 2, 1942 in Mascot, TN. James loved to fish and also attend family gatherings. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Russell; aunt, Naomi Monday; and his cousin, David Monday. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Dorothy A. Russell; children, James Sparks, Richard (Rita) Sparks, Diana (Steve) Harmeling, Barb (Bill) Turner, Donna (Tony) Russell, and Estelle Russell; grandchildren, Gene, Kyle, Melissa, David, Billy, Michael, Chris, Victor, Jamie, Athena and Tabitha; great-grandchildren, Damian, darren, Kierra and Drake; and longtime friend, Ernie Garner. The family will receive friends at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Graveside funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Hebron Cemetery in Jefferson City, TN. Local arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge, TN. (865) 397-2711