Rusty Neill was born in Jackson, Tennessee on September 30, 1974, the son of Linda Lou Neill and the late James Russell Neill. On August 5, 1995, he was united in marriage to Freeda Kay Harrison, who survives. Rusty departed this life on December 21, 2017, at the age of 43 years, 2 months, and 21 days.
Rusty attended Savannah Church of Christ. In his lifetime, he worked at PCA and H & M Construction. He enjoyed gun collecting, corvettes, hunting, and Sunday suppers at Bridgette and Joe's. Rusty loved spending time with his family, especially his children.
In addition to his wife and mother, Rusty is survived by his children, Kirby Smith and wife Megan and Sarah Neill, both of Savannah, Tennessee; father-in-law, Joe Morris Harrison; and a grandchild, Piper Kash Smith.
Along with his father, Rusty was preceded in death by his nephew, Trae Harrison, and his mother-in-law, Treva Harrison.