Russell Lee Montgomery, 89, of Memphis, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at his home. Visitation from 4p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, November 28 and funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, both at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Parkway Bartlett. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Alice Nadine Montgomery. He also leaves his seven children, three sons, William (Virginia), Ronald (Penny), Stevie (Angel), four daughters, Alice (Edward) Webb, Pam Barner, Frances (Harvey) Marcum, Patricia (Jeff) Bungard; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild; and one brother, Melvin Montgomery. He was a member of Eastland Presbyterian Church, a WWII Veteran, and retired from City of Memphis.The family that memorials be sent to the charity of the donor's choice or to LeBonheur Children's Medical Center.