Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:57 pm Saturday, January 6, 2024

Stevie Sandusky

Stevie Sandusky, 69, of Russellville passed away Jan. 6.

He was born and raised in Russellville. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russellville. He retired in 2015 as owner of S&S Asphalt. He was a member of Labor Union 366, working for TVA at Browns Ferry.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Sandusky; children, Stephen Sandusky and LaShea Gilbert (John Gilbert); grandchildren, Olivia Sandusky (Kyle Duke), Brooklyn Gilbert (Branden Warren) and Logan Gilbert; siblings, Sherrie Gail Nix (Thomas), Jayne Sandusky and Betty Cribbs (James); sisters-in-law, Sue Sandusky and Jenny Sandusky; and a host of other family and friends.

Stevie was preceded in death by his parents, John RD and Varley Estelle Sandusky; son, Jonathan Sandusky; and siblings, Ottie Sandusky, Wayne Sandusky and Carolyn Ferguson.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 20 at noon at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russellville. Brother Jerry Ashbrook will officiate.

Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville assisted the family.

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