Timothy Franklin Russell

TIMOTHY F. RUSSELL "Big Daddy" of Cornelius, Lake Norman, NC, passed away the 11th day of June, 2013 at Harris Hospice Center in Charlotte. Tim was owner and operator of Russell's Carpet Service until he retired in 2011. With a passion for cooking and baking he was happiest when feeding family and friends his gourmet creations. His other hobbies included sailing, reading, being in the mountains and history. Tim loved life to the fullest with no regrets and had a passion for everything he did. Tim was preceded in death by his parents Wilson and Martha Russell and Grandmother Pearl Beatty. Surviving are his wife Charlotte, son Brad (Kristi), daughter Shaara Vaughan (Mike), sister Amy, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, a niece and nephew and numerous other friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Levine & Dickson Hospice House 11900 Vanstory Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078 or the American Diabetes Association 222 S. Church St. Suite 336-M, Charlotte, NC 28202. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Tim's Life, Saturday June 22, 2013 from 3-7pm. at the home of Shaara and Mike Vaughan, 7000 Bevington Hollow Circle Charlotte NC 28277 or call 704-779-9031 for directions. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com