Isaac "Ikey" Russell

Isaac “Ikey” Max Russell Jr., age 64, while in the company of his family, joined Jesus on June 5, 2019. Ikey was a lifetime resident of Blount County and had retired from Alcoa/Arconic after working 40 years. He was a man of integrity who deeply loved his family. He enjoyed golfing, family vacations, spending time with his grandchildren, and coaching. In fact, this last 11 months since retiring, Ikey became known as “Coach Russell,” as he devoted the majority of his time to coaching 3 basketball teams of young boys. Working with these teams brought Ikey incredible joy, and he cherished the relationships he formed with his players and their parents. He was preceded in death by his father Isaac Max Russell Sr. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol Russell; daughter and son-in-law, Summer Russell and David Murrell; daughter and son-in-law, Lindy and Brandon Hall; son Cody Russell; grandchildren, Jet Murrell, Kizer Murrell, Rhett Hall, and Brinley Hall; his mother, Dean Russell; and brother, Perry Russell. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 10, 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Smith’s Trinity Chapel, followed by the service at 7:00 PM with Pastor Brad Bryant officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Isaac "Ikey" Russell please visit our Sympathy Store.