Russell Foote

Russell Foote, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at his home.

Russell was born Wednesday, June 11, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to the late Lyle Martin Foote and Marilyn Sue Wright Foote. He worked as a machinist for General Electric for eighteen years. Russell was known for being an outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Adam Foote.

Those left to treasure his memory include his wife of forty-two years, Denice Yelton Foote; daughters, Melissa Edwards (Christopher) of Ellenboro and Heather Bennett (Steven) of Rutherfordton; son, William Hardin of Ellenboro; brothers, Mark Foote of Montana, Doug Foote (Barbara) of Montana and Matt Foote of Michigan. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Jacob Foote, Taylor Hardin, Alexis Crowder (Steven), Mackenzie Edwards, Morgan Hardin, Madison Bennett, Willow Hardin, C.J. Edwards, Parker Foote, Russell Bennett, Kenlee Edwards and Makaela Foote.

A gathering of family and friends will be conducted at Harrelson Funeral Home. The time will be announced by this weekend.

Memorial donations are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org