Ted Cecil Russell

March 7, 1938 - March 5, 2013
Ted Cecil Russell

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Ted C. Russell of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at his home.

Born in Union, SC on March 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Alva James Russell and Lena Moore Russell. Ted was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Russell and Dorothy Haney.

In his early years he proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Manasas Virginia Volunteer Fire Department, the Greenville Chapter of the Hejaz Shrine and was also a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Union, SC.

Ted is survived by his daughter, Dina Peters and son-in-law, Charlie; three grandchildren, Bryson, Selah and Paran of Weaverville; sister, Betty Jean (Willie) Young of Union, SC; brothers, James (Gwen) Russell of Union, SC, Frank (Carol) Russell and ìB.H.î Russell, Sr., all of Hendersonville; and special aunt, Nellie Ponder of Del-Rio, TN. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and many cherished friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the Bat Cave Baptist Church Chapel with the Reverend David MacEachern officiating. Burial will follow at Bat Cave Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 ñ 2 PM Saturday in the church chapel. At other times, they will be at the home of Greg and Lisa Russell Nix of Hendersonville.


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Saturday, March 9, 2013
12:00 AM

Bat Cave Baptist Church - Directions

Bat Cave, NC

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  • March 07, 2013
    Mark and Crista Wilson says:
    Ted was such a nice man- and a great neighbor. The Garren Rd Community will miss him, his smile, and friendly waves greatly.

  • March 07, 2013
    Eddie Merrell says:
    My thoughts & prayers go out to Ted's family. He was a good friend & will be missed. Rest in peace.

  • March 09, 2013
    Nancy Hultman says:
    For Dina and Family: I hope a ray of sunshine touches everyone today with thoughts of you, warmth and prayer as Ted, my dear friend, lays in peace in the beautiful mountans. Nancy Hultman, Boca Raton, Florida

  • March 09, 2013
    Rita R. Fletcher says:
    Dear Dina, Jim, B. H., Betty Jean, and Frank, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ted was loved by all his family and many friends. Wish I could have been there today with you all. Praying for you all.