Mr. Clifford “Dude” Russell, age 88, a resident of N. Douglas Avenue, Rockwood, TN passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at his home. He was born March 1, 1920 in Rockwood, TN. Mr. Russell was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rockwood where he also served as Deacon, Elder, and former Youth Director. He was a retired chemical operator with Y-12 Union Carbide Martin Marietta with 44 years of service and was a member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union. Mr. Russell was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was a member of the American Legion Post #50 in Rockwood, TN. He is remembered as a friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas L. & Fannie Mae Marshall Russell, wife, Reba Barnes Russell; sister, Cynthia “Sis” Hawn; and sister-in-law, Vivian Russell.

Survivors include:

Son:                                                    Randy Russell of Rockwood, TN

Daughter & Son-in-law:                 Carol & Brad Smith of Rockwood, TN

Granddaughters:                            Carrie Miller of Brentwood, TN
                                                           Miranda Smith of Knoxville, TN

Sister:                                                Marie Henderson of Rockwood, TN

Brothers & Sisters-in-law:             Fred Russell of Rockwood, TN
                                                           Raymond & Mildred Russell of Rockwood, TN
                                                           Bill & Ellen Russell of Rockwood, TN
                                                           Ray & Johnnie Russell of Rockwood, TN
                                                           James & Nellie Russell of Rockwood, TN
                                                           Morgan & Mildred Russell of Rockwood, TN

And several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. from the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood with Rev. Kara Kleinshimdt officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood with full military honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ; 328 W Rockwood Street; Rockwood, TN 37854.

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Kenneth Carter (Rockwood, TN)

I have a wonderful place in my heart for all of you. I cannot tell you how much I admired Clifford and his wife.
Jo An Howard Gaines (Honolulu, HI)

Randy - Sorry to hear about your Dad.  He was one of two great parents for you and Carol.  I see you have relatives in Brentwood.  That's next door.  Look me up sometime.
Rick Barnette (Franklin, TN)

I am so sorry I was not able to get there.
Dude was such a kind man to everyone.  He has been especially good to my mom (Marie).
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your sadness.
Louise Kelley (Pawleys Island, SC)

Buddy & Jeri Fulmer (Rockwood, TN)

GOD BLESS YOU REALLY GOOD.SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR GREAT LOSE.GOD WILL BRING YOU THOUGH ALL THIS,
Joe Boyd (Rockwood, TN)

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