Russsell Ellison

Mr. Russell Ellison age 89 of Speedwell, TN was born November 21, 1921 and passed away October 5, 2011 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home. He professed Faith in Christ at an early age. He was a life-long farmer and dairy farmer. He married the love of his life, Frances Montgomery on June 15, 1951. She was the loving wife and farming partner until her death March 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verlin and Lottie Russell Ellison; brothers, Charles, Clay and Bill Ellison and sister Vera Ellison Wilson.

He is survived by his Daughters and Sons-in-law: Sue and Roger Evans

Vera and Shane Collins

Daughter: Rose Ellison.

3 Grandchildren: Jonathan Russell Evans, Sharra Jay Collins, Shane Junior Tom Collins

and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. Friday night October 7, 2011 at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service 10:00 A.M. Saturday October 8, 2011 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Ellison Cemetery.

Minister: Rev. Jimmy Branscomb

Eulogy: David Hensley

Pallbearers: David Hensley, Billy M. Ellison, Ned Russell, Marvin Bean, Dexter Bean, Andy Welch.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge.

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