Russell Smith

Russell E. Smith, 73, of Tarlton, died July 15, 2008 at Berger Hospital. He was born August 7, 1934 in Circleville, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Gillian) Smith. He was retired from Flo-lizer and longtime volunteer firefighter for Saltcreek Tarlton Fire Dept. He enjoyed Nascar, garden tractor pulls and time with family and friends and owned and raced harness horses. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bessie Ellen "Toots" (Riffle) Smith; brothers, Charles and Robert Smith and sisters, Rebecca Smith and Virginia Brown. He is survived by his daughters, Robin (Jim) Wolfe and Ranee (Rick) Mumaw; sons, Desi (Connie) and Charlie (Karen); 6 grandchildren, Michelle, Rusty, Todd, J.R., Kristy and Justin; 9 great grandchildren and sisters, June (Bob) Sizemore and Barbara (Ted) Davis. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday July 19, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville, with Rev. Ted Davis officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saltcreek Tarlton Fire Dept.