Russell L. Limp, age 80 of Mt. Vernon, died Saturday May 4, 2013 at the Mt.Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born October 2, 1932 at Owensboro, KY, the son of Leslie and Margaret Limp.

He married Nellie Mayville Ayers on May 21, 1989. 

Russell worked at Whirlpool for 28 years and retired from the Mt. Vernon Lumber Yard. He attended Harvestime Temple in Mt. Vernon. 

He is survived by his wife, Nellie; 3 sons, Lee (Sabrina) Limp of New Harmony, Thomas Limp of Reed, KY and David Limp of Washington, IN; 2 stepsons, Cecil (Carolyn) Ayers and Benny Cyril Ayers of Mt. Vernon; 5 stepdaughters, Kathryn Pruitt and Linda Sue Hunsinger of Mt. Vernon, Flora Mae Craig of Henderson, and Alma Mae Dunn and Connie J. (Tony) Greenwell of Evansville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. 4th St., Mt. Vernon with Brother Mark Tabor officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.