Obituary – Russell Walker Keyser
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Russell Walker Keyser, age 59 of Tullahoma, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. He was born in Hamilton, Montana, on July 8, 1967, to the late Robert William and Joan (Cassista) Keyser Sr. A true lifelong horseman, Russ’s love for horses began as a child showing walkers in Montana. As he grew older, he began working with horses, exhibiting love and believing in the ability of each of the horses he was honored to train. During his lifelong career in Tennessee Walking Horses, his work spanned from starting colts, training horses, and judging major shows such as the International and SSHBEA World Championship. His legacy will continue through the horses he touched as well as his many friends throughout the industry. In his spare time, Russ enjoyed going to the movies, singing karaoke, and cheering on his favorite teams, the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs. He knew the Lord and attended Mt. Caramel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Russ is survived by his significant other, Rita Poe Colbert; siblings, Jan Keyser, Robert Keyser Jr, Dan Keyser, Laura Pitts, and Kim Darling; and children, JoAnn Keyser, Jason Colbert, and Jeremy Colbert; grandchildren, Alyssa Colbert and Bella Colbert; and fur children, Cole and Vanna. Visitation will be from 4-6pm on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 pm from the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Sister Caroline Farmer-Liles officiating. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398
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