Russell Theodore Wingo, Jr., age 65, passed away on February 13, 2019. He is preceded in death by father, Russell Wingo, Sr.; mother, Joanne Rankin Beasley; and step-father, Jack Beasley. Russ is survived by wife, Deborah Wingo; sons, R.T. Wingo (Ally) and David Wingo (Christie); and grandchildren, Gigi Wingo, Lee Wingo, Oliver Wingo, Reid Wingo, and Emma Wingo.
In 1972, Russ led Hillsboro High School to their first state basketball tournament since 1957 and was a member of the Tennessean All-Nashville Interscholastic League First Team. He was the first white player to sign with TSU’s basketball team. Spent 40+ years in the food service industry, most recently as Vice President of Client Development for Pro*Act. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor, leader, and friend.
Scott Copeland, Rusty Fordham, Clayton Graham, Grove Harris, Ryan Huskey, Dave Kofink, Chris Williams, Jason Williams will serve as pallbearers.
Tom Andrews, Don Austelle, Jim Banker, John Beasley, Randy Mize, Haworth Parks, David Williams, Richard Williams will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with a one hour visitation prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.
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