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William Timothy Russell
December 13, 2014
William Timothy Russell (Tim) 70, of Jay, joined His Lord and Savior on December 12, 2014, surrounded by his family.
A loving husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and brother-in-law he was preceded in death by his father, Roy Russell; mother, Laura Russell; and sister, Ladeane Abell.
He is survived by his best friend and wife, Ann; sister, Chiquita Chavers; brother, Glennon Russell; daughter, Roxanne Seib; son-in-law, Eric Seib; grandchildren, Will, Trace, and Carysn Seib and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tim grew up in Fidelis on a dairy farm. He graduated from Jay High School in 1962 where he met his future wife Ann. Tim was a starting player on the Troy State basketball team. A studious athlete, he earned a degree in Criminal Justice at Troy State. A proud patriot, Tim served in the Army for 12 years including a tour of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Married in 1965, he was then stationed in Berlin, Germany where he played three years with the Berliner Bears and OSC German basketball teams and became a proud father. Tim continued his Army career in Frankfort, Germany where he worked as a CID investigator. Returning to his hometown in 1979, Tim became the manager of the Golden Peanut Company buying point. Over the next three decades he managed the purchasing of peanuts from local farmers. Tim loved the Lord, hard work, playing basketball and tennis, and his horses. He served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and choir member at the Jay First Baptist for many years. His Pee Wee, Roxanne, and grandchildren brought him much joy every day. He will be truly missed as he brought joy to everyone just by his presence.
A visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014, at Jay First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. There will be no graveside services.
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So sorry to hear about the loss of Tim. I have good memories of Tim and Ann from high school. May God give peace and comfort to his family and friends.