rved as Sunday School teacher, deacon, youth minister, and elder. After many positions from teacher to assistant superintendent Bill retired from WCS in 1996. He, then, was Education Director at Atlanta Christian College for 10 years and professor of education at Lincoln Memorial University for 10 years. Finally, after 50 years of love for his students he retired for the last time in 2014 to his Tunnel Hill home and garden. Bill spent the rest of his life gardening, being "Pappy" to his family and loving his dogs. Bill leaves behind: his wife Linda, daughter and son-in-law, Suzanna and Tony Stanley, son and daughter-in-law, Clint and Sonja Russell, grandchildren, Rhett and Caroline Stanley, Olivia and Tyson Russell, Anna Clark. He also leaves sisters and brothers: Sue Strong, Patty Collins, Kenneth (Karen) Davenport, Jimmy (Fannie) Davenport, Mickey (Vivian) Davenport. Anyone who knew Bill was truly blessed to have had him in their lives. Bill was for the underdog, the underserved, and the underprivileged. Bill would do what he could to fill the gaps and fill the needs of those in his circle that needed help. His motives were pure and he impacted many people by his actions. He was trying to be like Jesus. Such a lesson in that for us all. The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rocky Face Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home with Ministers Jerrie Barber and Ross Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 11:00 a.m until the funeral hour at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Tunnel Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Central Church of Christ Youth Ministry or College Ministry, PO Box 1201, Dalton, GA 30722 Funeral arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home, 2627 Chattanooga Road, Rocky Face, GA. To send flowers to the family of William "Bill" Russell please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: https://www.julianpeeples.com/obituaries/William-Bill-Russell?obId=19070268#/celebrationWall