Russell Wetherington

Russell Wetherington, 84, of Hahira, died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on February 5, 1930 in Adel, Georgia to the late Carey and Mammie Bass Wetherington. Mr. Wetherington was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with the Scruggs Company and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Wetherington was known as a hard worker who provided for him family and never met a stranger. He spoke no ill words toward anyone and was an honorable man. His love for westerns will also be remembered by those who loved and cared for him.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Buster and Vicki Crosby of Hahira; a son, Russell Wetherington also of Hahira; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Becky Wetherington of Valdosta; a son, Billy Wetherington of Hahira; a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Billy Easton of The Villages, Florida; a daughter, Sandra Preston of Hahira; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Wetherington; sisters, Alice Register, Sara Dale Hendley, Barbara Ann Jones and June Wetherington; a brother, Howard Wetherington, and a daughter-in-law, Linda Wetherington.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, January 7, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the Martin/McLane Funeral Home of Hahira. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dasher Heart Center at South Georgia Medical Center. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Martin/McLane.


Funeral Home:
Martin/McLane Funeral Home
401 S. Church Street
Hahira, GA
US 31632