Tommy L Russell

Tommy L. Russell, 79 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 due to a car accident. He was the son of the late Louis and Dorothy Russell of Memphis, TN. Tommy served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He was also a retired auto technician. Tommy was a member of St. Gabriel the Archangel, Knights of Columbus Council #15699, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, American Legion Post 201, Robinson-Plumb Lodge #266, St. Gabriel's Men's Club, St. Gabriel Bingo Volunteer, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He represented St. Gabriel the Archangel parish on the Board of Director's at Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries for over 21 years along with volunteering.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Michael Russell; and his sister-in-law: Linda Russell.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 41 years: Mary Russell; his sons: Eric Russell and Bradley Russell (Erik); grandsons: Nicholas and Zachary Russell; 9 nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews.

Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Arch L Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Friday, May 1, 2026 at St. Gabriel the Archangel, 5505 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291. Tommy will be laid to rest at a later date at Memphis Memorial Gardens in Bartlett, TN.