Russell Blake Weakley

Russell Blake Weakley, age 65, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Russell was born May 26, 1956 to Helen Weakley and Jack Weakley. He retired from FedEx at the beginning of 2021 after 30 years of employment as a Facility Maintenance Mechanic, known to his colleagues as the Mayor of FedEx. He was loved by many including his family and friends. He brought great joy and laughter to his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter Nina Weakley; and his daughter Gina Burns; his brother Timmy Weakley and his sister Patty Case (Reggie Case); his grandson William Christopher Burns Jr., his granddaughter Sadie Ventresco Weakley, his grandson Blake Burns, his grandson Ethan Burns and his grandson Cayson "Woody" Weakley.

He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Weakley and his father Jack Weakley; his brother Ken Weakley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Russell's memory may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html?sc_dcm=; Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County; and First Step Recovery Centers.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Weakley family.