Russell Terry Stansberry, Jr. age 40, of Clinton went home to be with Our Lord & Saviour on Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was born on March 8, 1977 to Russell Terry Stansberry Sr. and Sonja Nelson Stansberry, both of Heiskell.

He is proceeded in death by his mother Sonja Stansberry just one short year ago.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years Shawnte Miller Stansberry, their two young sons Russell Terry (RT) Stansberry III & Rylan Al Stansberry. His father Russell Terry Stansberry Sr. His sister Felisha Rhodes and husband Roger. Nephews: Garrett Rhodes, Zack Rhodes, Jesse Rhodes, & Jake Miller. Niece: Shana Miller. Goddaughters: Hannah Freeman, Leah Freeman, Chloe Freeman, Bailey Wilder, & Amelia Wilder. A host of other relatives and many, many friends.

Russell was saved & loved Our Lord! He not only professed his salvation but he lived it openly to the world as well as behind closed doors. He loved his family & friends with everything in him. Everyone knew that Russell was a "go big or go home" type of personality & that's exactly the kind of husband, father, brother, son, & friend he was! God thought he was so wonderful that HE gave the world two more of him when his sons were born. He was an extremely talented mechanic and everyone knew, "Russ could fix anything!" Positivity radiated from him and he never once complained nor asked "why me" after being diagnosed with brain cancer. After 8 years 3 months of fighting his body gave up but his unwavering faith & spirit never did! One could not help but to notice his BIG hands & BIG heart in which both had the desire to help anyone he met. He was loved by so many and especially by children. If you knew him, then I'm sure you have "a Russell story." He will be deeply missed by a multitude of people.

Special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Strike & Dr. Michael Thompson of Thompson Cancer Center in Oak Ridge, Dr. Paul Moots & Dr. Kyle Weaver of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. Thank you to the amazing chemo nurses & hospice nurses who added so much love & care to this journey.

Receiving friends will be at Holley Gamble in Clinton Tuesday July 4 from 5-8p. The funeral will be held at Carroll Hollow Baptist Church in Clinton on Wednesday July 5 at 11am Rev. David Crowe, Rev. Travis Freeman, & Bro. Daniel Metcalf will all assist with the service. A procession to Anderson Memorial Gardens will immediately follow with Pastor Cody Haynes to close his memorial service. www.holleygamble.com