McKenzie, Tenn.–Funeral Services for Harold “Lee” Russell II, 35, is Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Long Heights Baptist Church McKenzie. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, August 27, 2022 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. until service time at Long Heights Baptist Church McKenzie.
Brother Dennis Trull is the officiant and interment is at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Pallbears to serve are SGT Adam Potts, TRP Tyler Norris, TRP Murphy Norris, TRP Garrett Flannery, TRP Tracy Tyler, SGT Brandon McCauley, TRP Michael Kilpatrick and TRP Ryan French, Honorary pallbearers are THP Class 311, LT Brad Lund, TRP John Welker and SRT Ryan Quinn.
Sgt. Russell, was born April 19, 1987 in Jackson to Steven and Cherry Murray Russell. He is a graduate of McKenzie High School Class of 2005, University Tennessee Martin Class of 2008, and the TN Highway Patrol Class 311. He is a Sergeant with the TN Highway Patrol assigned to the Special Opts Aviation Unit.
He is survived by his wife Mandi Essary Russell, a son Connor Russell, daughter Tenley Russell, his parents Steve and Cherry Russell, brother Travis Russell (Bethany), paternal grandmother Suzanne Russell all of McKenzie. His father and mother in law Ray and Trish Essary of Dresden, two sister in laws Abby Mayo (Matt) of Henry and Misty Wyatt (Robert) of Paris, three nieces Demi, Piper, and Leah and two nephews Aiden and Easton.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Harold and Faye Russell and maternal grandparents Finis and Frances Murray.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you send memorials to First Baptist Church McKenzie, Youth Fund.