1947
Franklin
2017
Franklin Dewey 'Frank' Russell
December 25, 1947 — June 2, 2017
FRANKLIN DEWEY ‘FRANK’ RUSSELL
Henderson, TN: Franklin Dewey Russell age 69 passed away June 2, 2017 at his home.
He was born December 25, 1947 in the Old Friendship Community of Chester County, the son of the late John Franklin and Ruby Estelle Frye Russell. He attended Chester County Schools. He moved to West Virginia and worked in the coal mines and then moved to Chicago and worked in a factory. He returned to Chester County and worked at the bag plant in Jackson and worked in sheet rock. He married Teresa Gately in 1983.
He drove for Aqua Glass, Malone and Hide, Milan Express, Morgan Southern and then as an owner and operator. He was currently driving for Vernon Moss Trucking. He enjoyed motorcycle riding.
Mr. Russell is survived by his wife Teresa Gately Russell of Henderson; two sons, Allen Gately (Ashley) and David Russell (Tammy) all of Henderson; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one sister, Teresa Nickel of Henderson and three brothers, Don Russell of Chicago, Joe Russell and Steven Russell both of St. Petersburg, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Michelle Russell in 1984 and a brother Jeff Russell in 2006.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 5, 2017 at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Ken Kitchen officiating. Burial will follow in Chester County Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Casey Chapel 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel
Henderson, TN
731-989-2421
Henderson, TN: Franklin Dewey Russell age 69 passed away June 2, 2017 at his home.
He was born December 25, 1947 in the Old Friendship Community of Chester County, the son of the late John Franklin and Ruby Estelle Frye Russell. He attended Chester County Schools. He moved to West Virginia and worked in the coal mines and then moved to Chicago and worked in a factory. He returned to Chester County and worked at the bag plant in Jackson and worked in sheet rock. He married Teresa Gately in 1983.
He drove for Aqua Glass, Malone and Hide, Milan Express, Morgan Southern and then as an owner and operator. He was currently driving for Vernon Moss Trucking. He enjoyed motorcycle riding.
Mr. Russell is survived by his wife Teresa Gately Russell of Henderson; two sons, Allen Gately (Ashley) and David Russell (Tammy) all of Henderson; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one sister, Teresa Nickel of Henderson and three brothers, Don Russell of Chicago, Joe Russell and Steven Russell both of St. Petersburg, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Michelle Russell in 1984 and a brother Jeff Russell in 2006.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 5, 2017 at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Ken Kitchen officiating. Burial will follow in Chester County Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Casey Chapel 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel
Henderson, TN
731-989-2421
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Sunday, June 4, 2017
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