Russell Wayne Moyers, 76, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Lincoln Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Ian Bloxham officiating. Burial followed in Stewart Cemetery.

Wayne was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late Russell and Trudell Henderson Moyers. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a self-employed welder. Wayne was a quiet man who enjoyed spending time in his shop as well as watching wrestling and Bonanza.

Survivors include his sons, Johnny (Tandie) Moyers and Scotty Moyers, both of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Moyers of Athens, Alabama, Ella Moyers of Fayetteville, and Seth Moyers of Fayetteville; brothers, Ronnie (Darlene) Moyers and Joe (Lana) Moyers of Fayetteville; sisters, Barbara (Stacy) Gershowitz of Franklin, Tennessee, and Faye Lear of Missouri. Wayne is also survived by his bonus children, Rachel Sharp, Cindy (Tony) Jackson, both of Fayetteville, and Jerry (Angie) Sharp of Winchester; bonus grandchildren, Steven Hill, Jason Jackson, Justin Jackson, Jordan (Lexie) Sharp, Lindsey Sharp, Jace Sharp, Jade (Brandon) Daws; 11 bonus great-grandchildren, and one bonus great-great-granddaughter. In addition to his parents. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Mae Moyers.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Russell Wayne Moyers.