Raymond Russell, age 83, of Rockwood, passed away August 18, 2020 at his home. He was member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood. Raymond was a Tennessee National Guard Veteran and was in the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403, F & AM. He was of the Alhambra Shriner of Chattanooga and the Scottish Rites of Knoxville. Raymond was a former volunteer fireman, assistant Fire Chief and Rockwood city councilman. He retired from Pruett’s Food Town as a store manager for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas l. and Fanny Russell; brothers: Morgan, Fred, Clifford (Dude), Bill, and James Russell; and sisters: Cynthia Haun and Marie Henderson. Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Mildred Fuller Russell; daughter: Regina Russell Tipton of Rockwood; granddaughters: Nicole “Russell Galloway (Kiril) of Kingston and Brooke Tipton of Rockwood; great-grandchildren: Aubrie Galloway, Keoni Galloway, Kasen Galloway, all of Kingston; brother: Ray Russell (Jonnie) of Rockwood; a host of nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law: Nellie Russell. The family will receive friends Friday, August 21, 2020 from 6 until 8 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. The Masonic service will follow with Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403 F & AM. and the funeral service to follow with Pastor Marty Shadoan officiating. Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020 in the Oak Grove Cemetery at 11 a.m. with full Military Honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard.