1939
Homer
2014
Homer Russell
June 25, 1939 — September 23, 2014
Homer "Papa" Russell , age 75, of Franklin, TN, passed away September 23 due to complications of cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Warren Russell, of Franklin; daughter, Tracy (John) Willkomm of Franklin; son, Derek (Lori) Russell of Lake Park, NC; granddaughter, Morgan Willkomm; grandson, Jack Willkomm; brother, Archie Russell; and sisters, Lavetta Clement and June (Buck) Wamack.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lolas Treece Russell; father, John Carl Russell; brothers, Bob Russell and Roger Russell.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to golf with his buddies, travel, spend time with his family, and cheer on his VOLS and Carolina Panthers. Papa was his grandchildren's #1 fan and supporter.
Homer retired from White Lily Foods Co./C.H. Guenther & Son in 2005. While employed he lived in several southeastern cities including Knoxville, TN; Birmingham, AL; and Charlotte, NC.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, TN, Jim Taylor officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service (11 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Memorial contributions may be made in Homer Russell's memory to Battleground Academy Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 1889, Franklin, TN 37065 or to a charity of your choice. Services in care of Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave. Franklin, TN. 37064. 615-794-2289 www.williamsonmemorial.com
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Warren Russell, of Franklin; daughter, Tracy (John) Willkomm of Franklin; son, Derek (Lori) Russell of Lake Park, NC; granddaughter, Morgan Willkomm; grandson, Jack Willkomm; brother, Archie Russell; and sisters, Lavetta Clement and June (Buck) Wamack.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lolas Treece Russell; father, John Carl Russell; brothers, Bob Russell and Roger Russell.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to golf with his buddies, travel, spend time with his family, and cheer on his VOLS and Carolina Panthers. Papa was his grandchildren's #1 fan and supporter.
Homer retired from White Lily Foods Co./C.H. Guenther & Son in 2005. While employed he lived in several southeastern cities including Knoxville, TN; Birmingham, AL; and Charlotte, NC.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, TN, Jim Taylor officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service (11 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Memorial contributions may be made in Homer Russell's memory to Battleground Academy Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 1889, Franklin, TN 37065 or to a charity of your choice. Services in care of Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave. Franklin, TN. 37064. 615-794-2289 www.williamsonmemorial.com
Visitation Details
Saturday, September 27th, 2014 11:00am - 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Service Information
Saturday, September 27th, 2014 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Interment Details
Williamson Memorial Gardens
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