William Beecher Russell Jr.'s Obituary
William Beecher Russell, Jr., age 89, of Altoona, FL passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born February 14, 1935 in Jackson, TN and moved to Lake County, FL in 1997 from Millington, TN. He was a retired Sergeant – Materials Support Technician with the Tennessee Air National Guard 164th AG. He was an Elder of Harmony Community Church, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose (Pilgrim Degree), and a member of Kappa Alpha (Charter Member of Gamma Omicron Chapter). He is survived by his son, William Russell, III of Lewisburg, TN; daughters, Lisa Manka of New Braunfels, TX, Wendy May and her husband, Bob of Holly Springs, MS; brother, Charlie Russell of Wilson, NC; sister, Carolyn Hatton of Eads, TN; grandchildren, Preston Manka, Braden Russell, Owen Russell, Hannah May Burt, and Bobby May. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen S. Russell. The family would like to thank special friends Andrea, Steve and Hannah Tobin. A Memorial Service will be held at Lakeview Terrace, Altoona, FL on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00PM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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