Longtime Russell Springs Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom passed away over the weekend.

Bottom also served as the ABC and Waste Management Coordinator for Russell County. 

City and County Leaders released statements on social media about Bottoms service to our community. County Judge Executive Gary Robertson said "Russell County lost a legend today. H M Bottom was always a phone call away from assisting many people in their time of need. The past 11 years he has been there any time that I needed him while I have served as County Judge Executive. He will be greatly missed by all the people of Russell County. Russell Springs Mayor and the city of Russell Springs stated on their Facebook page that Bottom "Today, Russell County lost a beloved father, brother, friend, and mentor. HM Bottom spent the better part of his life in service to our community. He was present for so many of our most trying times. Whether fire, flood, or car accident, HM was there when we were hurting, frightened, or devastated by loss. His humor and warmth endeared him to many and his selflessness has set for us an example of what it is to be our brother’s keeper." and Jamestown Mayor Nick Sheared honored Bottom by saying “The purpose of life is to be happy, to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. To have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. HM Bottom lived well.”

WAVE NEWS offers condolences to Bottoms Family and many friends... a complete obituary is listed on the website.