William Howard Russell, 38, of Lebanon, KY, son of Gary Dean Russell and Rosemary May, was born on December 8, 1987 in Lebanon. He departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist and Nazarene faith. Will graduated from ECTC with an industrial maintenance degree. He loved spending time with his daughter and adding to his collection of sneakers.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Tillie Wren Russell of Indiana

His father: Gary Dean Russell of Summersville

His mother: Rosemary May of Lebanon

1 sister & brother-in-law: Shannon & Mike Whitlock of Hodgenville

Aunts & uncles: Wanda Beyer of Louisville, Ben & Beverly Russell, Debbie Russell, and Phillip & Wilma Milby all of Summersville, Tim & Kim May, Tom & Mary May, and Patsy & Jerry Gribbins all of Lebanon

Nephew: Axel Whitlock of Hodgenville

Mother of his daughter: Shayland Potts

Sspecial friend: Ashley Wright

A host of other relatives & friends

He was preceded in death by an aunt and two uncles: Louise Milby, Robert Beyer and Barry Russell.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:00amCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home with Bro. Victor Matney and Bro. Daniel Raikes officiating

Burial: Russell Cemetery in Gabe

Visitation: Monday from 3:00pm-8:00pmCT, Tuesday from 7:00am-8:00pmCT and after 7:00amCT on Wednesday at the funeral home

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to the trust fund established for Tillie, which can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Matt Russell, Richard Hayes, Talbin Overstreet, Travis May, Jamehyl Butler and Darren Bartley

Honorary Pallbearers: Bradley Cox, D’Angelo Phillips and Gavin Donahue

Arrangements are under the direction of Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg.