Russell Kenneth SHIRLEY

Lewisburg, TN resident and Warren County native Russell Kenneth Shirley, age 75, was born March 14, 1931 and died October 11, 2006 at NHC Healthcare Lewisburg following an extended illness.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the son of the late Hatton Roland and Ruby May Wilson Shirley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth and Rusty Shirley.  He was married to Ruth Shirley of Florida.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Debora Evans of Lewisburg, TN and Kim Flower of South Carolina;  son, Michael Shirley of McMinnville;  five grandsons, Sean and Monte Rutledge and Ken, Casey and Zavier Shirley;  seven great-grandchildren and sister, Elaine Rains of McMinnville.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2006 in High's Chapel with Sean Rutledge officiating.  Burial followed in the Trousdale Cemetery.