Robert “Bob” Emmitt Mansell, 80, passed away on Sept. 20, 2016, at ECM Hospital surrounded by his family.
Mr. Mansell was born in Russellville, Alabama and resided in Killen, Alabama for the last 31 years. He worked at U.S. Reduction in Russellville, and while there he served as the president of the union. He also owned “Bob’s Refrigeration” in Russellville. He retired from General Motors after 22 years. After retiring, he loved spending time on his farm with his tractors and taking care of his cattle. He also loved working in his greenhouse that he built and spending time with his family.
Mr. Mansell is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Evelyn Mansell; sister, Tommie Lou Minnick (Illinois); daughters, Kathy Aaron, Muscle Shoals, Regina Moss, Killen, and Tracy Cleveland (Tim), of Madison; grandchildren, Jennifer Young (Tony), Jessica Pannell (Richard), Hilary Aaron, Chad Jeffreys, Bridget Jeffreys, Brandon Jeffreys, Mary Aaron, Brad Jeffreys, Hannah Cleveland, Timothy Cleveland (Tiffany), and Tabetha Pinkard (Josh); great-grandchildren, Brayden, Sophie, Evelyn Grace, Jasper, Caylin, Tripp, Tinley, and Darby; and his special dog that he thought the world of, Toby. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Mansell was preceded in death by his parents, John and Audie Mansell; a brother, Gene Mansell; and sisters, Mable West, Geraldine Vernon, and Shirley Mansell.
Pallbearers will be Chad Jeffreys, Brandon Jeffreys, Brad Jeffreys, Steve Minnick, Bernie Minnick, Shawn Minnick, Kevin Mansell, and Matt Mansell. Honorary pallbearers include Jay Smith, Ike Johnson, and Leon Madden.
Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. in the chapel at the funeral home. Officiating will be Darren Woodruff. Burial will follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Russellville.
Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, will be assisting the family.
