Russell Fletcher, 89, of Burkesville, KY, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY. Robert was born in Cumberland County Hospital on May 15, 1922, to the late Dolly Firkin Fletcher, and the late Robert Eli Fletcher. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of Highland Chapel United Methodist Church, and a retired assistant foreman of the Kentucky State Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his 3 Brothers, Bill Fletcher; James Fletcher; Rhyman Fletcher; 2 Sisters, Genevieve Baker; Mary Ruth Fletcher.

Survivors Include: His Wife- Nelda Riley Fletcher, Burkesville, KY. 2 Sons, David (Melissa) Fletcher of Burkesville, KY; Phillip (Kathy) Fletcher of Burkesville, KY; 1 Brother, Reed Fletcher of Burkesville, KY; 4 Grandchildren, Brandon (Whitney) Fletcher, John Fletcher, Katie Fletcher, Laura Fletcher 1 Great-Grandchild, Madison Fletcher and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends Funeral services on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 1:00 PM at Ballou and Stotts Funeral Home, Burkesville, KY, Burial in the Burkesville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, in Burkesville. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, Burkesville, KY in charge of arrangements.