Riley Harold Russell

Riley Harold Russell, 69, of Savannah, passed away on Sunday, June 29, his family announced. Harold was born on June 22, 1956, in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Kennie and Minnie Mae Russell.
Harold enjoyed spending most of his time outdoors. He was a passionate gardener and enjoyed sharing his beautiful harvest with friends and family alike. He was a retired brick masonry and logger by trade and even competed nationally in San Antonio, Texas, in masonry winning the national title. You could find him with a smile on his face, a beer and cigarette in hand, and a welcoming invitation to pull up a chair and stay awhile and he always had a story to share. He never met a stranger and loved others, especially his family, with his whole heart. His love for his girls always shown through anytime he spoke about them.
He is survived by his daughters, Tabitha Russell, Brittany Murphy (Ryan), and Leighanne Chvila; grandchildren, Jada, Riley (Madison), Calleigh, Lane, Ryleigh, Haleigh, and Miles; brother, Keith Russell; sisters, Janice Prince, Linda McFall, Connie Bain, Robbie Chase, Sheila Ray, and Carmin Durbin; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, John Riley Russell; daughter, Mitzi Dawn Russell; parents, Kennie and Minnie Mae Russell; brother, Kennie Jr. Russell; and two granddaughters, Jillian and Jaqueline.
Memorial services were held on Thursday, July 3, at Mountain View Church of Christ in Savannah, Tennessee, with Phillip Garner officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View Church of Christ Cemetery in Savannah, Tennessee.