Russell R. Smith
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Russell R. Smith, 64, of Olive Branch, died at 9:28AM on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">He was born on March 7, 1948 the son of Roy Tillman and Etta Mae (Warren) Smith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> He married Debra Coleson in 1975.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> She survives him.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the races.</span></strong>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">He is survived by his wife, Debbie of Olive Branch; 1 daughter, Misty (Mitch) Middleton of Millersville, MO; 1 son, Scott (Nikki) Smith of DeSoto; 7 grandchildren, Hunter, Drake, Haylee, Jacob, Lexi, Lucas and Avery; other relatives.</span></strong>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">He was preceded in death by his parents.</span></strong>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 5-8PM at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms.</span></strong>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 11AM at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms with Rev. Larry Buckles officiating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Donations may be made to the Crain Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.</span></strong>
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