Thomas Michael Russ, Sr. of Lascassas, Tennessee

August 3, 1950 - May 17, 2021

Thomas Michael (Mike) Russ Sr.; born on August 3, 1950 at his parent’s home in Clifton, TN; passed away peacefully at his home in Lascassas on May 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents John G Russ II and Kate Garner Russ, siblings Watt Russ and John G Russ III, and daughter, Tammy Russ.

He is survived by his spouse, Lesa Hinners Russ; children, Thomas Russ, Jr, Christy (Chris) Burlason, and Holly (Clay) Estes; grandchildren Tyler Lauer, Jon Paul, Chelsea, and Michael Russ, Izabelle and Isaac Estes, McKenley and Landon Burlason; sister, Barbara (Roger) Martin, and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday. June 5 at 1:00pm at Holly Grove Baptist Church with a private graveside service to follow.