Harvey Russell

HOUSTON – Mr. Harvey Russell, 71, died unexpectedly at his residence Dec. 9, 2015. He was born in Holland, Missouri, on September 5, 1944, to Amos Harvey Russell and Gracie Culp Russell. Harvey was an extraordinary car salesman for many years, owning for many years Harvey Russell Auto World. At his death, he was employed at Eaton Chevrolet in Houston. He was a member of Brewer United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors, deer hunting and dove hunting, and fishing. He greatly enjoyed horseback riding and playing pool volley ball with his family and as many friends as he could gather into his home which included cooking and grilling. Harvey cut a wide path in his appointed 70 plus years and will be missed by a grateful family and large circle of friends.
A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Brewer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carey Powell and Rev. Chad Bowen officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. to service time at the church only. Holland Funeral Directors, Tupelo Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of kindness may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.
Survivors include his six daughters, Terry ""Sis"" Houston (Glenn) of Olive Branch, Penni Rhett (Robert) of Columbus, Missy Archer (Jody) of Olive Branch, Amy Williamson (James) of Plantersville, Sandy Day (Jamie) of Nettleton, and Morgan Russell of Brewer; son, Chance Russell of Plantersville; and the mother of Chance, Linette Russell, and her children, Shane Kassa and Shanelle Kassa; grandchildren, Megan Young, Dustin Houston, Bethany Houston, Tanner Brown, Garrett Hatchett, Tyler Rhett, McKenzie Rhett, Hannah Hatchett, Blake Williamson, Dallas Day, Cody Williamson, Taylor Grace Williamson, Miranda Day, and Easton Kassa; great-grandchildren, Macy Aycock, Molly Anna Aycock, Brayden Houston and Ellie Houston; and a host of many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Randy Russell.
Pallbearers will be sons-in-law, Glenn Houston, Robert Rhett, Jody Archer, Jamie Day, James Williamson and Shane Kassa.