William Mike Russell, 71, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He was born in Nashville to the late Robert and Gradie Smith Russell, Sr. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Army. "Buttermilk" retired from Nashville Electric Service after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, making others laugh and spending time with his family and friends. Mike was always there to help others. He enjoyed weekend getaways with his family. He was a gifted electrician and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Joyce Hale; Barbara Frazier, Robert Russell, Jr., and Peggy Hale.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Christie Russell, Michael (Angela) Russell, and Susie (Wesley) Clark; grandchildren, Joey, Derek, Ethan, Shawn, Austin, Alliyah, Collin, Kevin and Theodore; 6 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Wayne, Chris, Jerry, Ronnie, Brenda, George, Donna, and Rosie.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 20 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at Mount Olivet Funeral Home located at 1101 Lebanon Pike in Nashville. Additional visitation will be held on Monday, June 21 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM with a Celebration of Mike's Life beginning at 1:00PM. A graveside service will follow in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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